Aspron trachy of Manuel I Comnenus SB1974

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Sear:1974
DOC:vol..pl.,
Ruler:Manuel I Comnenus (1143-1180)
Metal:Electrum
Denomination:Aspron trachy
Mint:Thessalonica
Description:Manuel I, Electron Aspron Trachy, 1143-1180 AD, Thessalonica mint. 1.52g. MP-QV to left and right of Mary, nimbate, seated facing on throne without back, holding beardless, nimbate head of Christ before her / MANOVHL DECPOTHC to left, Q-D-H-M-TRI-O-S (or similar, to right, Manuel, crowned, wearing divitision and chlamys and holding akakia in right hand, standing on left, and St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate and in military dress, standing on right. Sear 1974, BMC 31-34.
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