Manuel I Comnenus Billon Aspron Trachy | 30mm, 3.8g

A rather lovely example. Incuse side shows an brilliant strike with strong details. Opposite side suffers from a weak strike and some pitting. Overall attractive, at least EF. Flan crack appx 9h.

Obv: Nimbate Mary seated. MP-QV across fields

Rev: MANOVHL DECPOTHC. Emperor standing facing, holding labarum and globe

Mint: Constantinople

Ref: SB 1963

Diam: 30mm

Wt: 3.8g

Provenance: ex. The Collection of an American Naval Officer; ex. London Coin Galleries 2021