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Lot # 670
Manuel I Comnenus (1143-1180). EL Aspron Trachy. Constantinople mint. Struck circa 1160-1164. Obv. IC - XC. Christ Pantokrator standing facing on low daïs, in right hand, book of Gospels; stars flanking. Rev. [ΜΑΝγΗΛ] Θ/ ΘΕ/Ο/Δ/ω/Ρ/Ο/S. Manuel and St. Theodore standing facing, each holding a sword and both holding a patriarchal cross set on globus between them. Sear 1959; Ratto 2120. EL. 4.49 g. 32.00 mm. X graffito on reverse. Flan crack, traces of glue. VF.