354, Lot: 703. Estimate $300. Sold for $340. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Isaac II Angelus. First reign, 1185-1195. AV Hyperpyron (29mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. The Theotokos enthroned facing, holding infant Christ / Isaac standing facing, holding cross, being crowned by
manus Dei from above, and receiving sword from Archangel Michael standing facing. DOC 1b; SB 2001. Good VF, minor traces of deposits in devices. small natural stress crack, possible toothmark in edge of flan.
From the Prue Morgan Fitts Collection.