#M855# Byzantine Tetarteron coin of Manuel I from 1160-1167 AD islamic These low value issues could

These low value issues could have served troops on the front and been redeemable for good coinage when they returned to the stable regions

Up for auction is a Byzantine 1/2 follis coin of Justinian I from 527-565 AD

ID# 664j (UK)

Reference: Sear 2055

#M855# Byzantine Tetarteron coin of Manuel I from 1160-1167 AD islamic These low value issues couldWelcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Byzantine Tetarteron coin of Manuel I from 1160 1167 AD ID# 855M Diameter: 18mm MINT: Thessalonica OBVERSE; NONE Monogram of emperor. REVERSE; NONE Crowned bust of Manuel facing, wearing loros, holding labarum and cross on globe. Reference: Sear 1978 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. John had led a formidable