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This medal depicts John VIII Palaeologus during his visit to Ferrara in 1438 CE, as drawn by Pisanello. Extravagant hats were popular among Byzantine Royalty.
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Sailko. (2018, March 27). Byzantine Hat Worn by John VIII. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8461/byzantine-hat-worn-by-john-viii/
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Sailko. "Byzantine Hat Worn by John VIII." World History Encyclopedia, March 27, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8461/byzantine-hat-worn-by-john-viii/.
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Sailko. "Byzantine Hat Worn by John VIII." World History Encyclopedia, 27 Mar 2018, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8461/byzantine-hat-worn-by-john-viii/.