Isaac I Comnenus, 1057-1059. Histamenon (Gold, 26 mm, 4.43 g,

Isaac I Comnenus, 1057-1059. Histamenon (Gold, 26 mm, 4.43 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +IhX XIC RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm Nimbate Christ enthroned facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. +ICAAKIOC RACIAЄVC PωM Isaac I Comnenus, bearded, standing facing in military attire, wearing crown with pendilia, holding sword upwards in his right hand and placing his left on scabbard. DOC 2. SB 1843. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, very fine.


From a Swiss collection, formed before 2021.