John VIII Palaeologus, 1425-1448. Follaro (Bronze, 14 mm, 0.53 g, 9 h), Constantinopolis. Christ, nimbate, wearing mandorla, standing facing, raising his right hand in benediction. Rev. John VIII standing facing, wearing crown, holding scepter surmounted by cross in his right hand; ω in field to left. Lianta 1094. SB 2568. Very rare and in exceptional condition for this difficult issue. Good very fine.