Manuel I. Billion Aspron Trachy

Manuel I; 1143-1180 AD. BI Aspron Trachy, 5.33g. Sear-1964. Obv: MHTP (ligate) - ΘV across field, nimbate Virgin enthroned facing, holding bust of infant Christ. Rx: [MA]NovHΛ - ΔECΠOTHC Manuel standing facing, holding labarum and patriarchal cross on globe; at upper r. edge of flan, a repeated image (double strike) of the emperor's head and bust and the letters ΔΕ of the legend, turned at a 90 degree angle to the main image.Second portrait of emperor at 2 o'clock sharper than image on center of coin . EF