Isaac Comnenus. Usurper in Cyprus, 1185-1191. BI Trachy (31.5mm, 5.16 g, 6h). Main mint (Nicosia?). Struck 1187-circa 1191. VF.Electronic Auction 570 Byzantine, Billon Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Isaac Comnenus. Usurper in Cyprus, 1185-1191. BI Trachy (31.5mm, 5.16 g, 6h). Main mint (Nicosia?). Struck 1187-circa 1191. The Theotokos enthroned facing, holding medallion containing the head of the Holy Infant on lap / Facing figures of Isaac, wearing crown and chlamys, holding akakia, and St. George, wearing military attire and holding sheathed sword, together holding patriarchal cross set on globus between them. DOC 2; CLBC 6.2.1; SB 1991. Dark green and earthen patina, roughness, cleaning scratches. VF. |