Manuel I. 1143-1180 AD. EL Aspron Trachy (3.94 gm). Struck 
1152-1157(?) AD. Constantinople mint. 

IC XC to left and right of Christ seated facing on bench 
throne, holding Gospels and raising right hand.
MANWHL DECPOTH, Manuel and Mary standing facing, holding 
patriarchal cross between them; M above, QV at top right. 

DOC IV 3a; BN 3-5; Berk 353 (this coin); SB 1958. 
Choice EF, well centered and beautifully toned. ($500) 
ex-Jürgen K. Schmidt Collection. Ex Triton IV (5 December 2000), lot 872; 

Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2312.
 
 Lot sold for $525, plus buyers fees.

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