John VIII Palaeologus. 1425-1448. AR Stavraton (21mm, 6.52 g, 12h). Constantinople mint.

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Lot: 644. Estimated: $ 150

Byzantine, Silver

Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John VIII Palaeologus. 1425-1448. AR Stavraton (21mm, 6.52 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; barred IC XC across field; lis to right / Crowned facing bust of John; sigla: [•] | •. DOC 1647-8; PCPC 348 (cf. sigla 7); LPC p. 172, 1; SB 2563. Lightly toned, a few hard green deposits, hairline flan crack, a little off center, areas of weak strike. VF.

Ex Philhellene Collection (24 March 2021), lot 681 (sold, but not paid for).


Closing Date and Time: 20 October 2021 at 13:34:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.