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Byzantine Emp. Manuel II Palaeologus. Stavraton ca. 1391-1394 or 1395, AR 7.64g.

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Byzantine Emp. Manuel II Palaeologus. Stavraton ca. 1391-1394 or 1395, AR 7.64g.
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The restored Byzantine Empire. Manuel II Palaeologus, 1391 – 1425. Stavraton circa 1391-1394 or 1395, AR 7.64 g. Facing bust of Christ, with crossed nimbus; in upper field, IC – XC. At sides of bust, B• – •B; all within beaded border surrounded by an outer border of eight stars alternating with pellets. Rev. + MANOVHL D[ECPOTHC O PA]LEOLOGOC / QV XAPITI BACILEV T&N R&ME& In two circles around nimbate and crowned facing bust of Manuel between two pellets. DO p. 218, plate 27, m and 1396 (this sigla unlisted). Sear 2549. LPC 1. PCPC 332.3. Rare and in superb condition for the issue. About extremely fine. Ex LHS 97, 2006, 358.