Manuel I Comnenus. 1143-1180. BI Aspron Trachy (23mm, 1.84 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 1143-1152. [IC/XC/ Bust of Christ nimbate wearing tunic and kolobion, holding scroll in left hand] / Bust of emperor facing, wearing stemma, collar with five jewels, holding scepter and cruciger. DOC IV, 10a; SB 1962. Fair/VF.
From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex John Holms 2009 @ $20.