Manuel I Komnenos, Billon, Stamenon, Constantinople, circa 1160-1164?
Obverse
Virgin nimbate, seated upon backless throne. Holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast. To left and right, ̅-ΘV̅.
Obverse
Virgin nimbate, seated upon backless throne. Holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast. To left and right, ̅-ΘV̅.
Reverse
Manuel I Komnenos standing, bearded, wearing stemma, divitision, and chlamys. Labarum on long shaft in right hand, globus surmounted by patriarchal cross in right hand.
MAN-Λ-ΔECΠOT
Accession number | BZC.2010.071 |
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Ruler | Manuel I Komnenos |
Date of Reign | 1143–1180 |
Metal | Billon |
Denomination | Stamenon |
Mint | Constantinople |
Date | circa 1160 – 1164? |
Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Weight | 4.15 g |
Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
Shape | Cup |
Acquisition History
From Rob Freeman's stock
Commentary
See DOC 4.1:308–10, no. 12a.1–18 (Third Coinage, first phase). This specimen of a well-known type has kept its original silvered surface.