Lot 2303

Sale 60 · An Important Collection of Australian Banknotes, Australian & World Coins

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