¼ Hyperpyron - John VIII Constantinopolis

Features

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor John VIII Palaiologos (1423-1448)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1421-1448
Value ¼ Hyperpyron
Currency Silver Hyperpyron (1367-1453)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.60 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
215995
References BCV# 2565
David R. Sear, Simon Bendall, Michael Dennis O'Hara; 2006. Byzantine coins and their values (2nd edition). Seaby, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Lettering:
IWANHC BACILEVC (or DECPOTIC) Q PALEOLOGOC
John Emperor

Mint

Constantinopolis (Βυζάντιον, Κωνσταντινούπολις), modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-1453)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1421-1448)  Constantinopolis

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