Byzantine Empire Tornese - John V, 1354 – 1391

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Denomination Tornese - John V
Year 1354 – 1391
Ruler John V Palaiologos (1354–1391)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.92
Diameter (mm) 17
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tornese - John V from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1354 to 1391. Struck in Billon. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.92 g.

Obverse
Standing figure of John V holding cross scepter and ?
Reverse
Patriarchal cross, stars at each end of crossbars, B in top right quadrant - left B obscured

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1354-1391) 

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