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ID:     10989
Type:     Byzantine
Region:     BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Issuer:     John VIII, Palaeologus
Date Ruled:     AD 1423-1448
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Half stavrata
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 1423-1448
Diameter:     19.5 mm
Weight:     3.492 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     IC - X (Jesus Christ)
Obverse Description:     Bust of Christ facing, cross nimbus, tunic and himation, r. raised in benediction, Gospels in l., double border with eight pellets between
Reverse Legend:     illegible legend
Reverse Description:     Bust of John VIII facing, bearded, nimbate, wears crown with pendilia and scalloped tippet, pellet in each field
Mint:     Constantinople
Primary Reference:     SBCV 2565
Reference2:     DO V 1765 (variety 2b)
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=8634