Isaac Comnenus. Usurper in Cyprus, 1185-1191. BI Trachy (28mm, 3.45 g, 6h). Nicosia mint(?). Struck 1187-circa 1191. Good VF.Electronic Auction 560 Byzantine, Billon Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Isaac Comnenus. Usurper in Cyprus, 1185-1191. BI Trachy (28mm, 3.45 g, 6h). Nicosia mint(?). Struck 1187-circa 1191. Facing bust of Christ Emmanuel, nimbate, holding scroll / Crowned facing figure of Isaac, holding cruciform scepter and akakia; manus Dei to upper right. DOC 3; SB 1992. Dark brown and thick earthen and dark green patina. Good VF. A excellent example for issue. Comparable to the CNG 123 example which hammered for $3000. |