John VIII Palaeologus, 1425-1448. Stavraton (Silver, 25 mm, 6.61 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, flanked by IC - XC; in outer margin, pellets. Rev. IⲰANHC ΔЄC[ΠΟTIC O ΠΑ]ΛЄΟΛΟΓΟC / [...] Nimbate bust of John VIII wearing domed crown and three-lobbed tippet. DOC 1665ff. SB 2564. Struck from worn dies and with a minor scratch on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.