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 - Manuel I Komnenos
Year
1143 – 1180
Ruler
Manuel I Komnenos Porphyrogennetos
(1143–1180)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.3
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetarteron - Manuel I Komnenos from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1143 to 1180. Struck in Copper. Measures 23 mm and weighs 5.3 g.
- Obverse
- Barred IC - barred XC to left and right of the cross with X at the centre, on three steps
- Reverse
- Manuel, crowned and wearing loros, bust facing, holding labarum and cross on globe
- Edge
- Rough
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1143-1180) | — | Thessalonica |
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