1143-1180 Manuel I Comnenus, Constantinople, Billon Aspron Trachy

Obverse: IC-XC to left and right of Christ bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and colobium, seated upon throne without back, holds Gospels in left hand.
Obverse legend: “IC-XC”
Reverse: Manuel on left, holding labarum and cross on globe, being crowned by Mary on right, both standing facing.
Reverse legend: “Μ ΘΡ ΜΑΝΥΗΛ ΔΕСΠ”
Denomination: Aspron Trachy
Country: Byzantine Empire
Year: 1143-1180
Metal: Billon
Weight approx.: 3.86 g.
Diameter approx.: 30-31 mm
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