TYPE Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze tetarteron, uncertain Greek mint
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Bust of St. George facing, nimbate, with spear and shield, Greek legend O GE - ORGIOS (partial)
Rev: Bust of emperor standing in loros, with labarum-tipped scepter and gl. cr., Greek legend: MANOUIL DESPOTIS (traces) (image double resolution)
REFERENCE: SB 1980
GRADING: F+ / VG, olive green patina, worn at high points
ORDER INFO: B2257, $12