CNG 99, Lot: 867. Estimate $500. Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Andronicus I Comnenus. 1183-1185. EL Aspron Trachy (31mm, 4.62 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. The Virgin Mary, orans, standing facing on dais; facing bust of the Holy Infant on breast / Andronicus standing facing, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and akakia, being crowned by Christ, holding Gospels. DOC 2b; CLBC 5.2.1; SB 1984. Near EF, toned, hairline flan crack.

From the Prue Morgan Fitts Collection.