Isaac Komnenos (Cyprus), Billon, Stamenon, Cyprus, 1187-1191
Obverse
Full-length figure of Virgin nimbate, orans, wearing tunic and maphorion. MP̅ ΘV̅ legend obscure.
Reverse
Full-length figure of Isaac Komnenos standing on dais wearing stemma, divitision, and loros. Cross on long shaft in right hand, globus cruciger in left hand. Manus Dei in upper right field. Partially legible legend.
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Obverse
Full-length figure of Virgin nimbate, orans, wearing tunic and maphorion. MP̅ ΘV̅ legend obscure.
Reverse
Full-length figure of Isaac Komnenos standing on dais wearing stemma, divitision, and loros. Cross on long shaft in right hand, globus cruciger in left hand. Manus Dei in upper right field. Partially legible legend.
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| Accession number | BZC.2002.15 |
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| Catalogue ID | as DOC 4.1:360, no. (4) |
| Ruler | Isaac Komnenos (Cyprus) |
| Date of Reign | 1185–1191 |
| Metal | Billon |
| Denomination | Stamenon |
| Mint | Cyprus |
| Date | 1187 – 1191 |
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Relation of Dies | 5:00 |
| Shape | Cup |
Acquisition History
From A. H. Baldwin’s stock, 6 September 2002
Commentary
This coin is from the “secondary mint” of Cyprus. As DOC 4.1:360, no. (4) (illustrated Barber Institute specimen).