Ancients
Isaac II Angelus, first reign (AD 1185-1195). EL aspron trachy (3.91 gm). NGC Choice AU ★ 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)-TV across fields / ICAAKIOC, full-length figures of Isaac (on left) and the Archangel Michael standing facing, the former wearing crown and jeweled chlamys, cruciform scepter in right hand, akakia in left, the latter wearing nimbus crown and military attire, reaching up with right hand to crown Isaac with right hand, jeweled scepter in left; O in middle field between heads, X-MI-A in right field. Sear 2002. Well-struck from fresh dies. Toned with multi-hued iridescence.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 700-900 USD