Manuel I, EL, Aspron Trachy. (Electrum 4.54 g. 32 mm.) Constantinople. 1143-1180 AD.

Manuel I, EL, Aspron Trachy. (Electrum 4.54 g. 32 mm.) Constantinople. 1143-1180 AD.
Obv:IC-XC to left and right of Christ, bearded and nimbate, standing facing on dais, holding book of gospels; usually a star to left and right.
Rev: MANOVHΛ to left, O / ΘE/O/Δ/W/P/O/C to right, of Manuel, bearded and wearing crown, divitision and loros, and St. Theodore, bearded and nimbate, wearing military dress, both standing facing, each holding swords, and together holding a patriarchal cross between them with large globe at base pellet on cross shaft.
Ref: SB 1959; DOC IV 4c.

Year: 1143-1180 AD
Diameter: 32 mm
Weight: 4.54 g
Material: Electrum