John VIII Palaeologus. 1425-1448. AR Stavraton (21mm, 6.52 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; barred IC XC across field; lis to right / Crowned facing bust of John; sigla: [•] | •. DOC 1647-8; PCPC 348 (cf. sigla 7); LPC p. 172, 1; SB 2563. Lightly toned, a few hard green deposits, hairline flan crack, a little off center, areas of weak strike. VF.
Ex Philhellene Collection (24 March 2021), lot 681 (sold, but not paid for).