AR ½ Stavraton - John VIII 'Palaeologus'
Features
| Issuer |
Byzantine Empire
(Byzantine states)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
John VIII Palaiologos (1423-1448)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1421-1448 |
| Value | ¼ Hyperpyron |
| Currency | Silver Hyperpyron (1367-1453) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 453278 |
| References | BCV# 2565 Var. David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). Philip Grierson; 1999. Catalogue of the Byzantine Coins in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection and in the Whittemore Collection / Volume 5.1. Michael VIII to Constantine XI 1258-1453. Introduction, Appendices, and Bibliography. Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. |
Obverse
Facing bust of Christ, Nimbate, encircled with six dots.
Script: Greek
Lettering: IΩANHC ΔECΠOTIC O ΠΑΛЄΟΛΟΓOC
Reverse
Crowned Nimbate bust of the Emperor, facing with lettering around.
Script: Greek
Lettering: IC-IX
Translation: Jesus Christ
Edge
Plain
Mint
Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)Comments
A half Stavraton is the same denomination as a ¼ Hyperpyron. Crude strikes are not uncommon for such types. Weight can vary.
Other Catalogue:
Bendall-4
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1421-1448) | |||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 93
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