TYPE Byzantine Empire, John VIII Palaiologos (1423-48 AD), silver half stavraton (quarter hyperpyron) of Constantinople, 3.39g DESCRIPTION . Obv: Bust of Christ nimbate, IC - XC Rev: Bust of emperor, Greek legend around, [+IOANNIS] DESPOTIS O PALEOL[OGOS] REFERENCE: SB 2565 GRADING: VF, usual weak areas, some toning ORDER INFO: B1867, $90