Isaac II Angelus. First reign, 1185-1195. EL Aspron Trachy (30.5mm, 3.61 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. The Theotokos enthroned facing, holding head of the Holy Infant on lap / Isaac, holding cruciform scepter and akakia, being crowned by St. Michael the Archangel, holding scepter. DOC 2a; SB 2002. Iridescent toning, tiny edge split, graffiti in obverse margin. VF.
From the Kalevala Collection. Ex Brian and Veronica Dawson Collection of Ancient Coins (Dix Noonan Webb 161, 17 September 2019), lot 138.