John VIII Palaeologus. 1425-1448. AR Stavraton (24mm, 7.14 g, 1h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; ΓK monogram to left, lis to right / Crowned facing bust of John; pellet to left and right. DOC 1611-8; Bendall 348.2, sigla 2; LPC p. 172, 1; SB 2563. Good VF, toned, minor striking weakness.