Isaac II Angelus. First reign, 1185-1195. Æ Aspron Trachy (30mm, 10.27 g, 6h). Contemporary imitation of the Constantinople mint.Electronic Auction 473 Byzantine, Bronze Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Isaac II Angelus. First reign, 1185-1195. Æ Aspron Trachy (30mm, 10.27 g, 6h). Contemporary imitation of the Constantinople mint. Theotokos enthroned facing, holding head of infant Christ on lap / [Isaac, holding cruciform scepter and akakia, being crowned by] St. Michael the Archangel, holding jeweled scepter. Cf. DOC 2a-c (for official issue); SB 2002 (same). Brown patina. Fine. Set in an intact contemporary (?) silver pendant. |