TYPE Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze tetarteron, Thessalonika mint DESCRIPTION . Obv: The Virgin, nimbate, standing to right, raising arms to Hand of God, 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 / F+, darker patina w/ slight earthen encrustation ORDER INFO: B2020, $35 Though possibly not obvious on this scan, an very nice example of this highly interesting and unusual obverse representation of the Virgin Mary, with some detail in her face and robes, full legend and Manus Dei on the flan.