John VIII. Quarter Hyperpyron; John VIII; Constantinople, 1421/5-1448 AD, Quarter Hyperpyron, 3.30g. S-2565, DO-1751-86. Obv: Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, book of Gospels in left hand; IC-XC across inner fields, pellets within double border around. Rx: Bust of John VIII wearing crown and maniakon, three pellets on chest.. gVF