Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 25 | Auction date: 11 March 2023 |
Lot number: 3511 Price realized: 360 CHF (Approx. 392 USD / 366 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on ![]() |
Lot description: John VIII Palaeologus, 1425-1448. Stavraton (Silver, 22 mm, 6.51 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels, flanked by IC - XC; in outer margin, pellets. Rev. [...] / [ΘV XAP]ITI BACIΛЄVC TON[...] Nimbate bust of John VIII wearing domed crown and three-lobbed tippet. DOC 1628ff. SB 2564. An unusually attractive example. Some areas of weakness and with minor scratches, otherwise, about extremely fine. From a European collection, formed before 2005. Starting price: 50 CHF | ![]() |