Billion trachy Manuel -Ducas SB 2177 Type A trimmed

Obverse; Bust of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, wearing 
tunic, breastplate, and sagion; holds in r. hand spear, and in l., 
hilt of sword or cross.
Reverse: Full length figure of ruler(Manuel) crowned by Christ, 
bearded and nimbate. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, and 
paneled chlamys; holds in r. hand scepter crucifier and in l., anexikakia. Christ wears tunic and kolobion holds Gospels in l. 
hand.
Mint: Thessalonica
Date: 1230-37CE
Sear 2177
20mm, .80g

Contributed by Charles Wiley of the Forum Ancient Coins, April, 2012