John VIII Paleologus 1421-1448, AR Quarter Hyperpyron (1/2 
stavraton). (3.60 gr) Constantinople.

Facing bust of Christ.
IWANHC BACILEVC (or DECPOTIC) Q PALEOLOGOC, Facing bust of emperor.

SB 2565; Grierson 1519; LPC 172, 2; PCPC 349

With kind permission of Pegasi Numismatics, Auction XXIV,
lot 715, sold for $225.