Ancients
Isaac II Angelus, first reign (1185-1195). EL aspron trachy (28mm, 3.65 gm, 6h). 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. NGC (photo-certificate) Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5, light graffito.From The Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection. Ex Stack's (New York, 22 February 1989), lot 81.
Estimate: 350-500 USD