Lot 2000

Sale 54 · Important Australian & World Coins, Historical Medals, War Medals, Australian, New Zealand & World Banknotes

Description

John VIII Palaeologus, (A.D. 1423-1448), silver half hyperpyron, Constantinople mint, (7.12 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 & Donald LPC No.1 [p172]). Weak in places and off centred, otherwise very fine and scarce.

Estimate
$80
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$100