TYPE Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze tetarteron, Constantinople mint DESCRIPTION . Obv: The Virgin, nimbate, standing to right, raising hands to Manus Dei in upper r. field, Greek initials MR ThU (Mother of God) Rev: Emperor standing in loros, with scepter and akakia, Greek legend: MANOUIL DESPOTIS REFERENCE: SB 1968 GRADING: VF, light brown patina ORDER INFO: B3060, $52