BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Manuel I, 1143-1180. Hyperpyron 1167/1183, Constantinopolis. Obv. Facing young bust of Christ holding scroll and raising r. hand in benediction. Rev. Emperor standing facing, wearing chlamys and holding labarum and globus cruciger surmounted by patriarchal cross. Manus dei above. 4.33 g. Sear 1956. DOC 1. Broad scyphate form. About extremely fine.