John VIII Palaeologus. 1425-1448. AR Half Stavraton (18mm, 3.44 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Nimbate bust of Christ facing; sigla: unclear / Nimbate facing bust of John; sigla: • | •. Cf. DOC 1751-86 (for type); PCPC 349 (unclear sigla); LPC p. 172, 2; SB 2565. Light iridescent tone, areas of flat strike. VF.
From the Collection of a Philhellene.