Byzantine Empire Tornese - John V, 1354 – 1391
Information
Country
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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