Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 2303. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2002.  Sold For $330. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ISAAC II, Angelus. 1185-1195 AD. AV Hyperpyron (4.09 gm). The Virgin enthroned; MHP QV to left and right / ICAAKIOC DE, Isaac and Archangel Michael standing, Isaac holding cruciform sceptre and being crowned by hand of God, both holding sheathed sword between them; O between their heads, X M by Michael. DOC IV 1d.5; BN 1-3; SB 2001. Good VF, wavy margins with three parallel scratches. ($200)

Richard I (the "Lionheart") and the soldiers of the third Crusade took the island of Cyprus during this reign.