THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Isaac II Angelus, 12 September 1185 – 8 April 1195
Hyperpyron 1185-1195, AV 4.23 g. The Virgin nimbate enthroned facing; on her breast, facing head of Infant Christ; in field, MHP ligate - QV. Rev. ICA[AKIO]C [DεPOTH] Isaac, on l., wearing loros and divitision and holding cruciform sceptre, and the Archangel Michael, on r., in military attire, both holding sword between them; in lower r. field, X/AP/X/M. DO 1. Sear 2001.
Extremely fine