#M389# Byzantine Tetarteron coin of Manuel I from 1152-1160 AD UK REFERENCE: SNG Cop 203

REFERENCE: SNG Cop 203

REFERENCE: SNG München 5634

In 1641 this coin was devalued to 4 maravedis following the end of the 80 year war using the monogram stamp PHILIPPVS in 1659 under the authority of Philip IV

He supported the various coalitions that included Seleukos

REFERENCE: Price 268 (similar)

#M389# Byzantine Tetarteron coin of Manuel I from 1152-1160 AD UK REFERENCE: SNG Cop 203Welcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Byzantine Half Tetarteron coin of Manuel I from 1152 1160 AD ID# 389M Diameter: 16mm 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 1975 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.