Isaac Comnenus. Usurper in Cyprus, 1185-1191. Æ Tetarteron (22mm, 2.63 g, 6h). Nicosia mint(?). Struck 1187-1191(?).Electronic Auction 473 Byzantine, Bronze Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Isaac Comnenus. Usurper in Cyprus, 1185-1191. Æ Tetarteron (22mm, 2.63 g, 6h). Nicosia mint(?). Struck 1187-1191(?). Christ Pantokrator standing facing on dais, holding gospel and raising hand in benediction; four small crosses in fields / Half-length bust of Isaac facing, holding cruciform scepter and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos. DOC 8; CLBC 6.3.4; SB –. Green patina, areas of flat strike. VF. |