389, Lot: 863. Estimate $100. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John VIII Palaeologus. 1425-1448. AR Half Stavraton (20mm, 3.29 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing bust of John. Cf. DOC 1775-80 (for type); SB 2565. VF, toned, a few small flan splits.

From the David Wray Collection.