John VIII Palaeologus, 1425-1448. Stavraton (Silver, 23 mm, 6.77 g, 12 h), Constantinopolis. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, flanked by IC - XC; in outer margin, pellets. Rev. IⲰANHC ΔЄCΠΟTIC O ΠΑΛЄΟΛΟΓΟC / ΘV XAPITI AVTOKPATOP Nimbate bust of John VIII wearing domed crown and three-lobbed tippet. DOC 1665ff. SB 2564. Nicely toned. Some marks, otherwise, good very fine.