ISAAC II, Angelus. 1185-1195 AD. EL Aspron Trachy (4.39 gm). 
Constantinople mint. 
MHP QV, Mary enthroned facing, holding the nimbate 
head of the infant Christ
[ICAAKIO ­EC], Isaac standing facing, holding cruciform 
sceptre and akakia, being crowned by Archangel Michael; X/M by Michael. 
DOC IV 2; BN 1-8; Hendy pl. 20, 7-8; SB 2002. Good VF. ($500) 

The left hand side the back of the throne is composed of 
two lines and is curved, while on the right hand side, the back of the throne is illustrated by a single, straight 
line. This illustrates a peculiar minting technique where the Byzantine mint workers employed the use of two obverse 
dies to obtain a clear impression on a cup-shaped (scyphate) 
coin.

Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2315.
Lot sold for $475, plus buyers fees.

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