Isaac Comnenus. Usurper in Cyprus, 1185-1191. BI Trachy (26.5mm, 3.49 g, 6h). Nicosia mint(?). Struck 1187-circa 1191. Good VF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 Byzantine, Billon Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Isaac Comnenus. Usurper in Cyprus, 1185-1191. BI Trachy (26.5mm, 3.49 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 green patina, minor doubling, minor hard deposits. Good VF. Exceptional for issue. |