Manuel II Palaeologus. Silver 1/4 Stavraton (3.31 g), 1391-1423. Constantinople, 1403-1425. Nimbate bust of Christ facing flanked by IC / A - XC; in outer margin, pellets. Reverse: +MANOHΛ EN XPICTω Tω Θω ΠIC, nimbate bust of Manuel II flanked by two pellets, wearing domed crown and three-lobbed tippet; to left, Λ. SB 2552. Lightly toned. A very choice example, rarely seen this nice. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $350 - UP
Ex Leu Winterthur E17 lot 3250 Ex The Century Collection.