Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 1822. Estimate $150.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $176. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JOHN VIII, Palaeologus. 1423-1448. AR Stavraton (6.97 gm). Constantinople mint. Nimbate facing bust of Christ, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; sigla: none / Nimbate and crowned facing bust of emperor; sigla: two pellets. DOC V 1674; Bendall sigla 18; SB 2563. VF. ($150)

From the Christopher Connell Collection.