Manuel I Comnenus. 1143-1180. AV Hyperpyron (28.5mm, 4.08 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1143-circa 1152. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2
Lot: 1285. Estimated: $ 300

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Manuel I Comnenus. 1143-1180. AV Hyperpyron (28.5mm, 4.08 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1143-circa 1152. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator holding scroll; nimbus with five pellets in each double-lined arm / Manuel standing facing, wearing crown and jeweled chlamys, holding labarum and patriarchal globus cruciger; manus Dei above; four jewels on collar, six in chlamys end. DOC 1c; SB 1956. Toned, graffiti, a couple thin scrapes on reverse. Good VF. Lot includes a David Sear certificate of authenticity.

From the Richard J. Sullivan Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 26 September 2024 at 11:34:40 ET.

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