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Manuel I Comnenus (1143-1180). EL Aspron Trachy, Constantinople mint. Obv. Christ, seated facing on throne with back, holding book of Gospels. Rev. The Virgin and Manuel, bearded, both standing facing; the Virgin, with Her right hand crowns the emperor, who holds labarum and globus cruciger. Sear 1961; Ratto 2118. 3.75 g. 31.00 mm. A handsome example, brilliant and lightly toned. About EF/EF.