#M162# Byzantine Half Tetarteron coin of Manuel I from 1152-1160 AD HQ Each bid will entitle you

Each bid will entitle you to one randomly selected bronze coin from those pictured or of similar quality to those pictured

- Helmeted head of Athena right

In 1641 a VIII (8) stamp was added to this coin to revalue a previous 2 maravedis coin of Philip II to 8 maravedis

MINT: Barcelona

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#M162# Byzantine Half Tetarteron coin of Manuel I from 1152-1160 AD HQ Each bid will entitle youWelcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Byzantine Half Tetarteron coin of Manuel I from 1152 1160 AD ID#162M Diameter: 15mm MINT: Thessalonica OBVERSE; O EWP I OC Facing bust of St. George, holding spear and shield. REVERSE; MANOVH ECOT Facing bust of Manuel, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Reference: Sear 1980 Manuel I Comenus 1143 1180 The son of John II and grandson of Alexius I, Manuel was made emperor while his father was on his deathbed.