Isaac Comnenus. Usurper in Cyprus, 1185-1191. BI Aspron Trachy (32mm, 3.49 g, 5h). Nicosia mint(?). Struck 1187-1191(?).

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Isaac Comnenus. Usurper in Cyprus, 1185-1191. BI Aspron Trachy (32mm, 3.49 g, 5h). Nicosia mint(?). Struck 1187-1191(?). Theotokos enthroned facing, holding head of infant Christ on lap / Isaac, crowned and holding akakia, and St. George, standing facing, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 2; CLBC 6.2.1; SB 1992. Brown patina, weak obverse strike, flan split. Near VF.

From the collection of Simon Bendall, purchased from Baldwin’s.


Closing Date and Time: 29 July 2020 at 12:15:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.