An ancient 12K gold coin of Byzantine Empire, Isaac II Angelos 1185-1195 AD, EL Aspron Trachy featuring the Virgin Mary enthroned facing, holding head of the Holy Infant on lap on the obverse and Isaac standing facing, holding scepter in right hand and akakia in left, being crowned by St. Michael the Archangel on the reverse. Well preserved coin with good detail. Comes with a special coin case with a Numismatic Guaranty Corporation paper label featuring the special information about the coin. Isaac II came to power unexpectedly in 1185, after the mob of Constantinople had murdered his cousin and proclaimed him emperor. His reign was marked by invasions, usurpations, and other uprisings. In 1195 he was overthrown by his own brother, blinded and imprisoned. With the help of the crusaders from the Fourth Crusade, Isaac's son Alexius freed his father after eight years from the dungeons of Constantinople. Blind old Isaac ascended to the throne again, this time with his son Alexius IV as co-emperor. Their reign didn't last long, however. In January 1204 they were swept from power and killed. Ancient Coins For Collectors, Monetary Numismatic Collectibles.