Aspron trachy of Manuel I Comnenus SB1972

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Sear:1972
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Ruler:Manuel I Comnenus (1143-1180)
Metal:Electrum
Denomination:Aspron trachy
Mint:Thessalonica
Description:Manuel I (1143-1180AD), Electrum aspron trachy 1,93 gr, Thessalonica mint. (As SB1957 above, but very thin and deeply scyphate), IC-XC to left and right of nimbate bust of Christ facing, O-EM-MA to left, NOV-HL (or similar) to right / Manuel on left, beardless, wearing divitision and loros, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by Mary, nimbate, on right, MP-QV between their heads. SB 1972.
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