John VIII, 1423-1448 AD Brockage. 1/2 Stavrata; John VIII, 1423-1448 AD Brockage; 1423-1448 AD. Constantinople, Stavrata, 6.66g. Sear-2563. Obv: Facing bust of Christ wearing halo and holding Gospels. Rx: Same, incuse. Ex CNG 54, 14 June 2000, lot 76.This coin is a brockage, happily of the portrait which is extremely sharp. EF