Byzantine Empire ½ Tetarteron - Manuel I Komnenos, 1143 – 1180
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Hyperpyron Nomisma
(1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Tetarteron - Manuel I Komnenos
Year
1143 – 1180
Ruler
Manuel I Komnenos Porphyrogennetos
(1143–1180)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Tetarteron - Manuel I Komnenos from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1143 to 1180. Struck in Bronze. Measures 16 mm and weighs 2 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Manuel I facing, beardless, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger.
- Reverse
- Monogram 58.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1143-1180) | — |
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