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
Year
1143 – 1180
Ruler
Manuel I Komnenos Porphyrogennetos
(1143–1180)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Tetarteron from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1143 to 1180. Struck in Copper. Measures 16 mm and weighs 2 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Manuel facing, bearded, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum in right hand and globus cruciger in left hand. (The Lord Manuel.)
- Reverse
- Bust of St. George facing, beardless, wearing cuirass and cloak, holding spear in right hand and oval shield in left hand. (The Holy George.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1143-1180) | — |
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