The Byzantine Empire
Manuel I, 1143-1180. AE Trachy 4.32 g. Constantinople. IC / XC. Christ, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, seated upon backless throne. Gospels in right hand. MAN[UHΛ ΔΕCΠ] / [MHP – ΘV]. Manuel I standing facing on the left, wearing chlamys, holding labarum and globus cruciger in his left, crowned by the Virgin Mary, standing facing on the right Ref: SB 1966. F