AR 1/2 Stavraton - John VIII 'Palaeologus'

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year1421-1448
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Hyperpyron
CurrencySilver Hyperpyron (1367-1453)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#2565 Var. , DOC V-1#1762
Obverse descriptionFacing bust of Christ, Nimbate, encircled with six dots.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIΩANHC ΔECΠOTIC O ΠΑΛЄΟΛΟΓOC
Reverse descriptionCrowned Nimbate bust of the Emperor, facing with lettering around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringIC-IX
(Translation: Jesus Christ)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1421-1448)  - -
Catalog ID9331702810
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