Watch List notes:

Manuel II Palaeologus, 1391-1425. Stavraton (Silver, 22 mm, 6.63 g, 7 h), light coinage, Constantinopolis, 1403-1425. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels, flanked by IC - XC/M; in outer margin, pellets. Rev. [...] / ΘV XAPITH BACIΛЄVC[...] Nimbate bust of Manuel II facing, wearing domed crown and three-lobbed tippet. DOC 1397. SB 2549. Nicely toned. Some areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine.


From a European collection, acquired before 2021.