John VIII Palaeologus. 1423-1448. AR stavraton (25 mm, 697 g, 6 h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; barred IC XC across field; sigla: (ΓK) - lys / Crowned facing bust of John VIII; sigla: pellet - pellet. DOC 1611-21; Bendall 348, sigla 2; SB 2563. VF.