Manuel I Comnenus AD 1143-1180. Struck circa AD 1152-1167(?). Constantinople
Aspron Trachy EL
33mm., 4,53g.
Unclear legends, Manuel, holding akakia, and the Virgin Mary, raising hand, standing facing, supporting between them a patriarchal cross, M above, ΘV at top right / IC XC to left and right of Christ seated facing on bench throne, holding Gospels and raising right hand in benediction.
nearly extremely fine
DOC IV 3a; BN 3-5; Berk 353; Sear 1958.