John VIII Palaeologus. 1425-1448. AR Stavraton (22.5mm, 6.70 g, 7h). Constantinople mint. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 610 – Session 2
Lot: 1292.
Closing Date: Jun 4 2026 10:00 ET

Byzantine, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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John VIII Palaeologus. 1425-1448. AR Stavraton (22.5mm, 6.70 g, 7h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; no sigla / Crowned facing bust of John, wearing loros; no sigla. DOC 1611-1750 var. (unlisted sigla); PCPC 348 var. (same); Bendall, Coinage 42-45; SB 2564. Toned. Good VF.

From the David C. Bianchi II Collection, purchased from Tom Cederlind, April 2005.


Closing Date and Time: 4 June 2026 at 11:37:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.