John VIII Palaeologus. 1425-1448. AR Stavraton (24mm, 7.08 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; barred IC XC across field; sigla: blank | Λ / Crowned facing bust of John; sigla: pellet | pellet. DOC 1663-4; Bendall 348.14, sigla 12; SB 2564. Good VF, toned, some striking weakness.