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John VIII Paleologus, Emperor of Byzantium (b. 1392; r. 1425–48)

Loan
 (Italian, ca. 1395–1455)
Dateca. 1438
MediumLead, cast
DimensionsDiam.: 4 1/8 in. (10.41 cm)
Credit LineDr. Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher Collection
Accession numberSCHER.2014.15.28
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal’s diameter taken at the widest point.
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