Manuel I Comnenus. 1143-1180. EL Aspron Trachy (30mm, 4.22 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 1160-1164.Electronic Auction 516 Byzantine, Electrum Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Manuel I Comnenus. 1143-1180. EL Aspron Trachy (30mm, 4.22 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 1160-1164. Christ Pantokrator standing facing on low daïs; barred IC - XC and stars flanking / Manuel and St. Theodore standing facing, each holding a sword and both holding a patriarchal cross set on globus between them; pellet on shaft of patriarchal cross. DOC 4c; SB 1959. Attractive rose tone, light scratches, thin flan crack. Good VF. |