JOHN VIII PALEOLOGUS, 1423-1448
Mint of Constantinopolis
Silver-1/2 Hyperpyron (Stavraton).
Obv. Bust of Christ facing
Rev. Bust of emperor facing in in double circular legend.
Sear 2564. LPC p. 172, 1. DOC 1611 ff. var.
6.43 g. Very fine.
Purchased from Baldwin's London in September 1982.