Lot 2184

Sale 59 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes

Description

John VIII Palaeologus, (A.D. 1423-1448), silver half hyperpyron or stravata, Constantinople mint, (6.7 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 as usual, off centred, otherwise very fine and scarce.

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$100