Byzantine coin of Manuel I, 1143-1180. Obverse: bust of Saint George, facing front; he has a halo; he wears a tunic, a cloak, and a cuirass, which is a type of armour; to left, he holds a spear; to right, he holds a shield decorated with dots; to left, inscription says ‘OΓE’; to right, there is a ‘P’ attached to a ‘W’, and then ‘ΓIOS’. Reverse: bust of Manuel I, facing front; he wears a loros, an embroidered and jewelled scarf; to left, he holds a labarum, a military standard; to right, he holds a globus cruciger; to left, inscription says ‘MANɤH’.

• History Of Use

  “Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 1975.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 1.9 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Thessalonica

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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 good
• Accession Number 3095/1530