TYPE Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint DESCRIPTION . Obv: The Virgin enthroned, legend MR ThOu Rev: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, Greek legend: MANOUIL DESPOTIS (some off flan) REFERENCE: SB 1964 GRADING: VG / AVF, brown patina ORDER INFO: B1582, $18