John VIII Palaeologus. 1425-1448. AR Stavraton (25mm, 7.12 g, 7h). Constantinople mint.

Electronic Auction 521
Lot: 532. Estimated: $ 100

Byzantine, Silver

Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John VIII Palaeologus. 1425-1448. AR Stavraton (25mm, 7.12 g, 7h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; barred IC XC across field; pellet below XC / Crowned facing bust of John; no sigla. Cf. DOC 1733-4 (for type); PCPC 348 (sigla 16 var. [no pellets on rev.]); SB 2564. Weakly struck in areas, reverse struck with worn die. VF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 425 (25 July 2018), lot 632.


Closing Date and Time: 3 August 2022 at 12:57:00 ET.

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