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© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
½ Tetarteron - Manuel I Komnenos ND
| Copper | 2 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Manuel I Komnenos Porphyrogennetos (1143-1180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1143-1180 |
| Value | ½ Tetarteron (1⁄1728) |
| Currency | First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bust of St. George facing, beardless, wearing cuirass and cloak, holding spear in right hand and oval shield in left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ⨀ ΓЄωPΓIOC
Translation: The Holy George.
Comment
A smaller type inspired from the BCV# 1975.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tetarteron coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of Emperor Manuel I Komnenos, who ruled from 1143 to 1180, on one side, and an image of Jesus Christ on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and was widely circulated throughout the empire during Manuel's reign.
