John VIII Palaeologus, 1425-1448. Half Stavraton (Silver, 19 mm, 3.28 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels, flanked by IC - XC; in outer margin, small pellets. Rev. +IⲰANHC BACIΛЄVC O ΠΑΛЄΟΛΟΓOC Nimbate and draped bust of John VIII facing; to left and right, pellet. DOC 1751ff. SB 2565. The obverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, good very fine.