Ancient Gold

Sale 48    11–13 Jul 1995      Melbourne

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Lot 2609       Ancient Gold

Estimate $1,200
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $750

ISAAC I, (A.D.1057-1059), scyphate gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint, (4.41 grams), obv. Christ seated facing on throne without arms, wearing nimbus, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, IhS XIS REX REgNANTInm around, rev. +ICAAKIOC RACILEVC PWM, around standing figure of Isaac facing, bearded, wearing crown and military attire, holding labarum in right hand and left hand resting on sword, (S.1844, D.O.1). Extremely fine and rare ruler.

A ruler of 28 months, he issued coins in his name in gold and silver (an extremely rare two-thirds miliaresion). He was in conflict with the church and after a short reign was placed on trial with trumped up charges of heresy but died before judgement was passed. His coins are rarely seen, this coin is as fine as the few offerred in the Hunt brothers sales.

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