TYPE Byzantine Empire, John VIII Palaiologos (1423-48 AD), silver half stavraton (quarter hyperpyron) of Constantinople, 2.27g DESCRIPTION . Obv: Bust of Christ nimbate, IC - XC Rev: Bust of emperor, Greek legend around, +IOANNIS DESPOTIS O PALEOLOGOS (partial) REFERENCE: SB 2565, Ben 349.8, DO 1775 GRADING: AVF / F, usual uneven strike, toned ORDER INFO: B3012, $90