Half tetarteron of Manuel I Comnenus SB1980

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Sear:1980
DOC:vol.IV.pl.,0
Ruler:Manuel I Comnenus (1143-1180)
Metal:AE
Denomination:Half tetarteron
Mint:Uncertain
Description:Manuel I Comnenus. AE Half tetarteron. Constantinople mint.
AV: P-over-w GIOC to left of bust facing of St. George, unbearded, nimbate, wearing tunic, cuirass and cloak, holding spear and shield.
RV: MANVHL DECPOTH (or MANOVHL DEC) Emperor, crowned, unbearded bust facing of Manuel, wearing loros, holding labarum and cross on globe.
DOC vol.IV.pl.,0
Avers:
Avers description:P-over-w GIOC to left of bust facing of St. George, unbearded, nimbate, wearing tunic, cuirass and cloak, holding spear and shield.
Revers:MANVHL DECPOTH (or MANOVHL DEC)
Revers description:Emperor, crowned, unbearded bust facing of Manuel, wearing loros, holding labarum and cross on globe.
Mintmark:
Comment:As SB 1975 but much smaller