John VIII Palaeologus (?), 1425-1448. Stavraton (Silver, 23 mm, 6.63 g, 12 h), Constantinopolis. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, flanked by IC - XC; in outer margin, pellets. Rev. [...]ΔЄCΠΟTIC O ΠΑΛЄΟΛΟΓΟC / [...] Nimbate bust of John VIII wearing domed crown and three-lobbed tippet. DOC 1665ff. SB 2564. Two minor edge cracks, otherwise, very fine.