John VIII Palaeologus, 1425-1448. Stavraton (Silver, 26.5 mm, 8.08 g, 6 h), Constantinople. IC XC Nimbate bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels in left; uncertain siglon in left field, lis in right. Rev. +IωANHC ΔΕCΠΟΤΙC ΠΑΛEΟΛΟΓΟC / +ΘΥ ΧΑΡΙΤΙ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡ Nimbate and crowned facing bust of John VIII. DOC -. LPC p. 172, 1. PCPC 348, sigla -. SB 2563-4. Sharply struck and oddly attractive. Extremely fine.