★ *Only a few example in sales archives* ★
John V Palaeologus, AD 1341-1391. AE, Tornese. 2.53 g. 17.81 mm. Constantinople.
Obv: Standing facing figures of St. Constantine on the left and Helena, nimbate, holding patriarchal cross between them.
Rev: IWANIC EN XW TO Bust of emperor, facing, bearded and nimbate, wearing sremma and maniakon, holding sceptre cruciger to right.
Ref: SB 2514; DOC 5.0.1302.
Extremely Rare.
Very Fine.