Lot 3329

Sale 79 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

John VIII Palaeologus, (A.D. 1423-1448), silver half hyperpyron or stravata, Constantinople mint, (6.378 grams), obv. Christ's bust facing, IC-XC across, dots around outer circle, rev. John bust facing two circles of legend around, (S.2563, Bendall LPC No.1 [p172], Bendall PCPC 348.19). Weak in places and off slightly off centred, otherwise nearly extremely fine and scarce.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 45 (lot 4297),

Estimate
$140
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$140

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