Isaac II Angelus. First reign, 1185-1195. AV Hyperpyron (29mm, 4.20 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Near EF.Electronic Auction 566 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 1 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Isaac II Angelus. First reign, 1185-1195. AV Hyperpyron (29mm, 4.20 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. The Theotokos enthroned facing, holding facing bust of the Holy Infant on lap / Facing figures of Isaac, wearing crown and loros, holding cruciform scepter, and Saint Michael the Archangel, wearing military attire, resting hand on chest, together holding sheathed sword between them; manus Dei above. DOC 1c; SB 2000. Some luster, edge wrinkled, minor graffiti in reverse margin. Near EF. Well struck with particularly great detail in the bust of the infant Christ. Lot includes a David Sear certificate of authenticity. |