153, Lot: 274. Estimate $300. Sold for $246. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Isaac II Angelus. First reign, 1185-1195. EL Aspron Trachy (30mm, 4.09 g). Constantinople mint. The Virgin enthroned facing, holding the nimbate head of the infant Christ; ornaments on throne back / Isaac standing facing (six jewels on collar), holding cruciform sceptre and akakia, being crowned by Archangel Michael. DOC IV 2; SB 2002. Near EF, edge chip and short flan crack.