Byzantine coin of Manuel I, 1143-1180. Obverse: bust of Christ, facing front; he has a nimbus cruciger around his head, which is a cross within a halo; to left, he raises his hand in benediction; to right, he holds a scroll; to right, inscription says ‘XC’. Reverse: Manuel I, standing and facing front; he wears military clothing; to left, he holds a cruciform sceptre; to right, he holds a globus cruciger; to left, inscription says ‘NɤHΛ’; to right, ‘EC’.

• History Of Use

  “Half-Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 1978.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.8 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 fair
• Accession Number 3095/1534