Lot 2632
John VIII Palaeologus, 1425-1448. Stavraton (Silver, 23 mm, 7.09 g, 1 h), Constantinopolis. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels, flanked by IC - XC above sigla; in outer margin, pellets. Rev. IⲰANHC [ΔЄCΠΟTIC O ]ΠΑΛЄΟΛΟΓΟC / ΘV XAPITI BACIΛЄVC POMЄO Nimbate bust of John VIII wearing domed crown and three-lobbed tippet. DOC 1663 ff. SB 2564. Nicely toned. Areas of weakness and with minor scratches, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Prof. Dr. Hans-Ulrich Geiger, privately acquired from the famous architect and numismatist, Dr. Franz Füeg (1921-2019), on 31 January 1995 (with collector's ticket).
Starting price:
50 CHF
Current bid:
75 CHF
Bid increment:
5 CHF
Minimum bid:
80 CHF
Number of bids:
3 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 09-Dec-24, 16:19:00 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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