John VIII Palaeologus. 1425-1448. AR Stavraton (25mm, 7.12 g, 7h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; barred IC XC across field; pellet below XC / Crowned facing bust of John; no sigla. Cf. DOC 1733-4 (for type); PCPC 348 (sigla 16 var. [no pellets on rev.]); SB 2564. Weakly struck in areas, reverse struck with worn die. VF.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 425 (25 July 2018), lot 632.