Manuel I Comnenus. Gold Hyperpyron (4.38 g), 1143-1180 Choice VF. Constantinople, ca. 1160-1164. Bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding scroll; barred IC-XC across field. Reverse: Manuel standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger with by patriarchal cross; above to right, manus Dei descending from clouds to crown emperor. DOC 1e; SB 1956. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400
Purchased in 1970; From the Aurora Family Collection.