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Tornese - John V ND
| Billon | 1.92 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | John V Palaiologos (1354-1391) |
| Years | 1354-1391 |
| Value | 1 Tornese |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.92 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#364305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Patriarchal cross, stars at each end of crossbars, B in top right quadrant - left B obscured
Comment
John V Palaeologus (1341-1391). BI tornese (17.9 x 17.2mm, 1.92 gm). Thessalonica (?). Standing figure of John V holding cross scepter and ? / Patriarchal cross, stars at each end of crossbars, B in top right quadrant - left B obscured. Sear --. DOC --. LPC --. Unpublished in all major references and just one other example known (acsearch.info 'John V palaeologus cross B BI tornese unpublished')