Portrait of John VIII Palaeologus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (obverse) and (reverse)

The image shows a dark gray metal medallion with a raised profile portrait. The man has a pointed hat on. He is wearing a robe with a collar. The medallion has a circular shape. There is a raised inscription around the edge of the medallion. The inscription appears to be written in a language other than English. The background behind the medallion appears to be a light-colored surface.