Coin Item Number: 3095/1489 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Byzantine coin of Manuel I, 1143-1180. Obverse: large cross resting on two steps; at centre of cross, there is an ‘X’; to left, inscription says ‘IC’; to right, ‘XC’. Reverse: bust of Manuel I, facing front; to left, he holds a labarum, which is a military standard. The inscription on the obverse in translation says 'Jesus Christ'.

History Of Use

“Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 1976.