John VIII Palaeologus, 1425-1448. Stavraton (Silver, 23 mm, 6.67 g, 12 h), Constantinopolis. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, flanked by IC - XC; in outer margin, pellets. Rev. IⲰANHC ΔЄCΠΟ[TIC O ΠΑΛЄ]ΟΛΟΓΟC / AVTOKPATOR XARITI[...] Nimbate bust of John VIII wearing domed crown and three-lobbed tippet. DOC 1665ff. SB 2564. Minor edge crack and with light marks, otherwise, very fine.