John VIII Palaeologus (1425-1448), Emperor of Costantinople. AR Stavraton or Half Hyperpyron, Constantinople mint, 1425-1448. D/ Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, cross-nimbate, right hand raised for benediction and holding book with left. R/ Bust of Manuel facing, crowned. DOC 1665-1714. Sear 2563. AR. g. 6.81 mm. 23.00 Nicely toned. About VF. Manuel was the father of John VIII.
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