Isaac Comnenus. Usurper in Cyprus, 1185-1191. BI Trachy (30.5mm, 4.60 g, 7h). Nicosia mint(?). Struck 1187-circa 1191. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 1018.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

The Family of Constantine Collection, Billon

Estimate: $ 500

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Isaac Comnenus. Usurper in Cyprus, 1185-1191. BI Trachy (30.5mm, 4.60 g, 7h). 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-green patina with some red, thin flan crack, minor weakness. Good VF. Nice detail for issue.

From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Roland Michel, Geneva. Purchased from Numisart.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 29 May at 2 PM ET.

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