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Long Beach Signature Sale 3057 7-8 Sep 2017
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Isaac II Angelus, first reign (1185-1195). EL aspron trachy (29mm, 3.89 gm, 6h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople. Full length figure of the Virgin Mary seated facing on throne, holding nimbate head of infant Christ on lap; barred MHP (ligate) - ΘV across fields / ICAAKI Δ, full-length figures of Isaac (on left) and the Archangel Michael standing facing, the former wearing crown and jeweled chlamys, holding cruciform scepter, the latter wearing nimbus crown and military attire, reaching up with right hand to crown Isaac, X/M to lower right. Sear 2002. DOC 2a. Deeply struck and beautifully toned, making detail stand out in sharp relief.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1200-1500 USD
Isaac II Angelus, first reign (1185-1195). EL aspron trachy (29mm, 3.89 gm, 6h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople. Full length figure of the Virgin Mary seated facing on throne, holding nimbate head of infant Christ on lap; barred MHP (ligate) - ΘV across fields / ICAAKI Δ, full-length figures of Isaac (on left) and the Archangel Michael standing facing, the former wearing crown and jeweled chlamys, holding cruciform scepter, the latter wearing nimbus crown and military attire, reaching up with right hand to crown Isaac, X/M to lower right. Sear 2002. DOC 2a. Deeply struck and beautifully toned, making detail stand out in sharp relief.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1200-1500 USD