John VIII Palaeologus, 1423 – 1448 Ar Stavraton. Rare.

John VIII Palaeologus, 1423 – 1448 Ar Stavraton, 23 mm. 6.5 gm. Obv: Facing bust of Christ, with crossed nimbus. Rev: +Iω D[ECPOTHC O PALEOLOGOC / QV XAPITI BACILEV TωN RωMEw] In two circles around nimbate and crowned facing bust of John between two pellets. DO 1649 var. Sear 2564. Rare.