Description: Isaak II Angelos (1185 - 1195). AE Tetarteron, Thessalonica mint. O X AP - X MI; Half-length bust of archangel Michael facing, holding sceptre and globus cruciger / ICA AK IOC - ΔEC ΠO THC; half-length bust of Isaac facing, holding cruciform sceptre and akakia.

Diameter: AE21 mm

Weight: 4,32 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: Sear 2005

Commentary: olive-grey patina, great details for type

History: Isaak II was one of only two Byzantine emperors who ruled twice - the other one being Justinian II.

Article Number: 006-01-02-45017