Byzantine Coin of John VIII

Silver 1/2 Hyperpyron: S.2563
ex:G.Dickie/Empire 2-5-87

John VIII obverse

Reverse: Nimbate facing bust of John VIII Paleologus, Emperor

 

John VIII reverse

Obverse: Facing bust of Christ in benediction

 

Photos by Lawrence S. Gaye

Copyright (C) 2005 The Willamette Coin Club and Lawrence S. Gaye