Lot 2303
Sale 60 · An Important Collection of Australian Banknotes, Australian & World Coins
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Description
John VIII Palaeologus, (A.D. 1423-1448), silver half hyperpyron or stravata, Constantinople mint, (6.650 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 slightly off centred, otherwise very fine and scarce.
- Estimate
- $140
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $110