Byzantine coin of Manuel I, 1143-1180. Obverse: large cross resting on three steps; there is an ‘X’ in the centre of the cross; to left, inscription says ‘IC’; to right, ‘XC’. 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 ‘MANɤHΛ’; to right, ‘ECΠ…TH’. The inscription on the obverse in translation says ‘Jesus Christ’.

• History Of Use

  “Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 1976.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.2 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 3095/1546