Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1489

Byzantine coin of Manuel I, 1143-1180. Obverse: large cross resting on two steps; at centre of cross, there is an ‘X’; to left, inscription says ‘IC’; to right, ‘XC’. Reverse: bust of Manuel I, facing front; to left, he holds a labarum, which is a military standard. The inscription on the obverse in translation says 'Jesus Christ'.

  • History Of Use

    “Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 1976.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Thessalonica

  • Creation Date between 1143 and 1180
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1489