Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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MANUEL I, 1143-1180. AV Hyperpyron (4.13 gms), Constantinople Mint, 1152-1160. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 3/5. Die Shift, Edge Bend.
S-1956. Obverse: Bust of Christ facing; Reverse: Manuel standing facing, wearing crown, holding labarum and patriarchal globus cruciger; to upper right, manus dei. Despite the somewhat botched obverse strike resulting from die shift, this scyphate piece displays remarkably clean golden surfaces and impressive reverse details. A well-preserved piece from the last of the three great Komnenoi emperors.
Ex: Christie's New York (05/1984), Lot # 555.
Estimate: $300 - $500
S-1956. Obverse: Bust of Christ facing; Reverse: Manuel standing facing, wearing crown, holding labarum and patriarchal globus cruciger; to upper right, manus dei. Despite the somewhat botched obverse strike resulting from die shift, this scyphate piece displays remarkably clean golden surfaces and impressive reverse details. A well-preserved piece from the last of the three great Komnenoi emperors.
Ex: Christie's New York (05/1984), Lot # 555.
Estimate: $300 - $500