Watch List notes:

Manuel II Palaeologus, 1391-1425. 1/8 Stavraton (Silver, 13 mm, 0.62 g, 12 h), Constantinopolis. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in field to left, three pellets. Rev. MANOVHΛ Nimbate bust of Manuel II flanked by two pellets, wearing domed crown and three-lobbed tippet. SB 2553. Minor deposits, otherwise, about very fine.


From a European collection, acquired before 2021.