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                                Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 2299. Closing Date: Sep 25, 
                                2002.  MANUEL I, Comenus. BID Estimate $1500  

                              MANUEL I, Comenus. 1143-1180 AD. AV Hyperpyron 
                              (4.13 gm). Thessalonica mint. Nimbate facing bust 
                              of Christ / Manuel standing facing, holding 
                              labarum and globus cruciger. DOC IV 1f; Hendy pl. 
                              12,12; SB 1971. EF, scratch on reverse. Extremely 
                              rare. ($1500)
                              The Thessalonica hyperpyra of Manuel, the last 
                              gold coins struck at that provincial mint, can be 
                              distinguished from the issues of Constantinople by 
                              the use of a single barred cross on the globus 
                              held by the emperor.





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Lot sold for  $1100, plus buyers fees.