John VIII Palaeologus, 1425-1448. Stavraton (Silver, 24 mm, 6.63 g, 12 h), Constantinopolis. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, flanked by IC - XC; in outer margin, pellets. Rev. IⲰANHC ΔЄCΠΟTIC O ΠΑΛЄΟΛΟΓΟC / AVTOKPATOR XARITI[...] Nimbate bust of John VIII wearing domed crown and three-lobbed tippet. DOC 1665ff. SB 2564. Struck from somewhat worn dies and with minor flan faults, otherwise, about very fine.