AR Stavraton - John VIII Palaeologus

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year1421-1448
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueStavraton (1/2)
CurrencySilver Hyperpyron (1367-1453)
CompositionSilver
Weight6.74 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation3 o`clock ↑→
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#2564
Obverse descriptionNimbate Christ facing, with cruciger and book of Gospels.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringIΩANHC ΔECΠOTIC O ΠΑΛЄΟΛΟΓOC / ΘV XAPITI AVTOKPATOP
Reverse descriptionNimbate Emperor Facing, with design around. Crowned and with loros.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1421-1448)  - -
Catalog ID2264606430
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