John V Palaeologus (1341-1391). AR eighth-Stavraton. Constantinople, 1365-1369. 1.04 gr. IC-XC O COTI P. Bust of Christ Pantocrator, with cross nimbus, wearing himation over chiton, holding book of gospels and raising right hand. + IW DICPOTIC O PALAOLOG[OC]. Bust of John facing. with forked beard, nimbate, wearing domed crown with pendilia. DOC 1242 var.; Sear 2512. Very Fine. (300-375) Ex Aufhäuser sale 6, 1989, lot 704. With kind permission of Stack's Auction Jan 2009, lot 3356. Sold for 700 USD.