Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 25Auction date: 11 March 2023
Lot number: 3523

Price realized: 120 CHF   (Approx. 131 USD / 122 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


John VIII Palaeologus, 1425-1448. Stavraton (Silver, 23 mm, 6.57 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. [I]ⲰA[NHC[...] [ΠΑΛЄΟΛ]ΟΓΟC / ΘV XAPITI[...] Nimbate bust of John VIII wearing domed crown and three-lobbed tippet. DOC 1665ff. SB 2564. Struck from somewhat worn dies and with some light scratches, otherwise, very fine.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.

Starting price: 50 CHF