Watch List notes:

John VIII Palaeologus, 1425-1448. Half Stavraton (Silver, 20 mm, 3.17 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator. Rev. +IωANH ΔЄCΠOTHC O ΠAΛЄOΛOΓOC (or similar) Crowned facing bust of John VIII; pellet to left and right. DOC 1771. SB 2565. Darkly toned. Very fine.