Byzantine Empire Tetarteron - Manuel I Komnenos, 1143 – 1180
Thessalonica
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Hyperpyron Nomisma
(1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetarteron
Year
1143 – 1180
Ruler
Manuel I Komnenos Porphyrogennetos
(1143–1180)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetarteron from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1143 to 1180. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of St. George facing, beardless, wearing nimbus, tunic, cuirass and sagion, and holding spear and shield. ⨀ / Γ / Є to left and P-over-w / ΓI / O / S to right. ("The Holy (Saint) George".)
- Reverse
- Bust facing, wearing crown and loros, and holding labarum and globus cruciger. ("The Lord Manuel".)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1143-1180) | — |
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