Byzantine coin of Manuel I, 1143-1180. Obverse: Christ, enthroned; to right and left, stars. Reverse: two figures, standing and facing front; to left, Manuel I, wearing a loros, which is an embroidered and jewelled scarf; to right, the Virgin Mary; she raises her right arm towards Manuel I in order to crown him; in between their heads, ‘M’. Coin is concave.

• History Of Use

  “Billon Aspron Trachy” (denomination); Sear# 1966.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.6 cm, diameter 2.7 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1520