Davissons Ltd.
Auction 38 27 Feb 2019
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Manuel I Comnenus. 1143-1180. AV hyperpyron. 4.47 gm. 28 mm. Constantinople mint. Struck after 1167(?). Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, holding scroll and raising hand in benediction; IX-XC flanking / Manuel standing facing, holding labarum and globus surmounted by patriarchal cross; manus Dei (hand of God) to upper right. SB 1956. DOC 1e. Extremely Fine; rich red-gold tone; light scratches in lower obverse margin; minor graffito in obverse margin at 11'; slight bend; well struck.