BZ79671. Bronze tetarteron, DOC IV-1 15; Hendy pl. 17, 7; Wroth BMC 59; Morrisson BnF 61/X/AE/11; Ratto 2148; Sommer 61.13; SBCV 1968, aF, well centered, uncertain Greek mint, weight 4.521g, maximum diameter 21.2mm, die axis 180
o, c. 1152 - 1160 A.D.; obverse the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) standing right, raising both hands, being blessed by manus Dei (hand of god) to upper right, MHP (ligate) - ΘV (Greek abbrebiation: Mother of God) across field; reverse MANVHΛ ΔECΠOTHC, emperor standing facing, wearing crown, divitision and chlamys, long cross in right hand, akakia in left hand; from the Butte College Foundation, ex Lindgren;
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