John VIII Palaeologus. 1425-1448. AR Half Stavraton (18mm, 3.38 g, 12h). Constantinople mint.

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John VIII Palaeologus. 1425-1448. AR Half Stavraton (18mm, 3.38 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing bust of John. DOC 1771-80; PCPC 349.12, sigla 18; LPC p. 172, 2; SB 2565. Toned, flan cracks. VF.

From the MacKay Collection of Byzantine Gold and Silver. Ex Dix Noonan Webb 136 (8 June 2016), lot 1092.


Closing Date and Time: 26 May 2021 at 12:54:20 ET.

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