89, Lot: 43. Estimate $300. Sold for $250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ISAAC II, Angelus. 1185-1195. AV Hyperpyron (25mm, 4.13 gm). Constantinople mint. The Virgin, nimbate, enthroned facing, holding the nimbate head of the infant Christ / Isaac and Archangel Michael standing facing; Isaac holding cruciform sceptre, manus Dei crowning him from above, both holding sheathed sword between them. DOC IV 1d; SB 2001. Good VF, sharp obverse with trace of encrustation in outer field. One of the best strikes for this type.