Manuel I Comnenus. Gold Hyperpyron (3.90 g), 1143-1180. Constantinople, ca. 1160-1164. + KE RO-HΘEI around, barred IC XC across field; Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding scroll. Reverse: MA/NOV/HΛ/ ΔEC/ΠO/T/H (Tω)/ΠOP/ΦV/PO/ΓE/(NH)/T/ω; Manuel standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger surmounted by patriarchal cross; above to right, manus Dei descending from clouds to crown emperor. DOC 1; SB 1956. NGC photo cert grade Ch AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Edge filing, scuffs, wrinkled. Despite the faults mentioned, far more detail is present than seen on higher graded specimens. Estimated Value $300 - UP 

Ex The William Oldknow Collection.