Byzantine Gold Hyperpyron Isaac II, Angelus AD 1185-1195 EF

Byzantine Gold Hyperpyron Isaac II, Angelus AD 1185-1195 EFThis stunning gold hyperpyron of Isaac II Angelus offers an intimate glimpse into the splendour and drama of late Byzantine artistry. Struck in Constantinople, it features the Virgin enthroned with the Christ Childa powerful symbol of divine protection over an empire under strain. On the reverse, Emperor Isaac II stands beside the Archangel Michael, jointly holding a sheathed sword that represents heavenly sanction and the fragile balance of earthly

as well as that of many other nations

Featuring the lovely and gentle Rabbit and the Lunar calendar wheel

Despite these comparisons

Cook’s impressive ship is depicted surrounded by an ultra-realistic icy landscape in stunning relief

Low mintage of only 3

Denomination $1 Year 1966 Signatures Coombs/Wilson Grade Fine

Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus

Presentation Packaging and Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

enabling the coins to be stacked together without capsules

a military siege

This demonstrates her cleverness and power in achieving her goals

Designed by Stuart Devlin to celebrate Australia's iconic wildlife