Stavraton of Constantine XI Palaeologus SB2569A

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Sear:2569A
DOC:vol.V.pl.,1787
Ruler:Constantine XI Palaeologus (1448-1453)
Metal:Silver
Denomination:Stavraton
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Constantine XI Palaeologus. AR Stavraton. Constantinople mint.
AV: IC - XC , nimbate bust of Christ facing, holding book of Gospels, double dotted border.
RV: ΚωΝCΤΑΤΙΝΟC ΔΕCΠOΤΗ CΟ ΠΑΛΕΟΛΟΓ / ΘΥΧΑΡΙΤΗ ΒΑCΙΛΕΥC POMEON Nimbate, crowned bust of Constantine XI facing. Inscription within two lines around.
DOC vol.V,1787; Bendall. The Coinage of Constantine XI (RN 6, 33 [1991], pp. 134-142), 91.
Avers: IC - XC
Avers description:, nimbate bust of Christ facing, holding book of Gospels, double dotted border.
Revers:ΚωΝCΤΑΤΙΝ
Revers description:Nimbate, crowned bust of Constantine XI facing. Inscription within two lines around.
Mintmark:
Comment:6.62 gm, Ext.rare,22500$