BYZANTINE COINS
Isaac II Angelus, first reign, 1185-1195. Aspron Trachy (Electrum, 29 mm, 3.54 g, 6 h), Constantinople. The Virgin orans enthroned facing; on her breast, facing head of infant Christ; at sides of nimbus, MHP - ΘV. Rev. ICAAKIOC O / X / M Isaac, on left, standing facing and holding cruciform scepter in his right hand and akakia with his left, crowned by Archangel Michael on right, nimbate and in military attire, also standing facing and holding jewelled scepter with his left hand. DOC 2. SB 2002. Toned and unusually attractive. Struck on a slightly ragged flan, otherwise, extremely fine.
Ex Obolos 5, 26 June 2016, 1005 (unpaid).
Normally these coins are misstruck and with many details unclear: this is exceptionally nice.