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½ Tetarteron - Manuel I Komnenos Thessalonica ND
| Copper | 1.93 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 | 1.93 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#362853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Manuel standing, front-facing, crowned, wearing military attire holding scepter and cross on globe.
Lettering: MANOVHL DECPOTH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tetarteron coin is that it was issued during the reign of Manuel I Komnenos, who was the Emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 1143 to 1180. During his reign, Manuel I Komnenos launched a series of military campaigns that expanded the empire's borders and strengthened its economy. This coin, made of copper and weighing 1.93 grams, was likely used for everyday transactions and circulated widely throughout the empire during this time.
