Byzantine Empire Isaac Comnenus Cyprus Aspron Trachy 1184-1191 AD Rare

This rare Byzantine Empire billon aspron trachy coin features Isaac Comnenus, the usurper who ruled Cyprus independently from 1184 to 1191 AD. The obverse depicts the Virgin Mary seated on a throne holding the infant Christ, while the reverse shows Isaac crowned and wearing imperial dress alongside St. George, both holding a patriarchal cross. Struck in Cyprus (likely Nicosia mint) with a weight of 4.632 grams and diameter of 31.2mm, the coin exhibits a weak strike with some porosity and edge cracks typical of its age. Isaac Comnenus was defeated by Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade, imprisoned, and Cyprus was never reclaimed by the Byzantine Empire. This coin is from the esteemed S. Lindner Collection and is certified genuine by FORVM ANCIENT COINS. A rare and historically significant piece for collectors.

Key Features:

• Era: Byzantine Empire, 1184 - 1191 A.D.
• Ruler: Isaac Comnenus, Usurper in Cyprus
• Coin Type: Billon Aspron Trachy
• Weight: 4.632 grams
• Diameter: 31.2 mm
• Mint: Cyprus main (Nicosia?)
• Condition: F (Fine), weak strike, porous surface, edge cracks
• Obverse: Virgin Mary seated on throne with infant Christ
• Reverse: Isaac crowned with imperial dress and St. George holding patriarchal cross
• Historical Context: Ruled Cyprus independently for 7 years before defeat by Richard the Lionheart
• Provenance: From the S. Lindner Collection
• Certification: Genuine by FORVM ANCIENT COINS
• Rarity: Rare and collectible
• Includes Certificate of Authentication

ITEM IS IN PRE-OWNED CONDITION, REFER TO PHOTOS FOR THE EXACT CONDITION AND INCLUSIONS.