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Isaac Comnenus, Usurper in Cyprus (A.D. 1187-1191), AE Tetarteron. Mint of Nicosia.
Obverse: Bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels, IC-XC on either side.
Reverse: [ICAAKIOC] ΔECΠOTH, bust of Isaac facing, wearing a crown, divitision and sagion, holding a cross sceptre and akakia.
(DO IV, pl. XIX/7; S 1994).
Very fine, very rare.
2.37g.
| Period | 1187 - 1191 AD |
|---|---|
| Date | AD 1187-1191 |
| Coin Group | Byzantine |
| Denomination | Tetarteron |
| Metal | Bronze |
| Mint Mark | Nicosia |
| References | DO IV, pl. XIX/7; S 1994 |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
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