Watch List notes:

John VIII Palaeologus. 1423-1448. AR stavraton (23 mm, 6.78 g, 12 h). Constantinople. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; barred IC XC across field / Crowned facing bust of John; sigla: pellet | pellet. DOC 1732 (same obverse die); Bendall 7; SB 2563. Typical striking weakness. Very fine.