BYZANTINE EMPIRE: John VIII Palaeologus, 1425-1448, AR stavraton (6.69g), Constantinople, SB-2563, reverse brockage error, crowned and nimbate bust of the emperor facing, wearing maniakon; in outer margin, + IWANH[C ΔECΠOTIC O] ΠAΛEOΛOΓOC; in inner margin, + XAPITH BACIΛEVC TON POMEON, pleasing surfaces, VF to EF.
Estimate: 250-300 USD