Gold Hyperpyron - Isaak II Angelos

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year1185-1195
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHyperpyron (1)
CurrencyFirst Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
CompositionGold
Weight4.31 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered (scyphate)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#2001 , DOC IV-1#1b , BMC Byz#3-11
Obverse descriptionHoly Nimbate Virgin seated with holy child. Lettering around.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringMP-ΘV
Reverse descriptionArchangel Michael and Emperor holding cross topped staff, with sword, lettering around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringI CA A KI OC ΔEC Θ X M
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1185-1195)  - -
Catalog ID9738909840
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