#M856# Byzantine Tetarteron coin of Manuel I from 1152-1160 AD

Description: Welcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Byzantine Tetarteron coin of Manuel I from 1152-1160 AD ID# 856MDiameter: 16mmMINT: Thessalonica OBVERSE; O/ Γ/EWP/ΓI/OC- Facing bust of St. George, holding spear and shield. REVERSE; MANOVHΛ ΔECΠOT- Facing bust of Manuel, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Reference: Sear 1980 Manuel I Comenus1143-1180The 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 army towards Latin-held Antioch with the purpose of retaking this city, had just begun its siege and settled in for a protracted affair. Immediately after his ill-timed death, however, Manuel lifted the siege and immediately set course back home lest any of his brothers might attempt to contest the throne. Manuel was a vigorous leader who possessed many of the positive characteristics common to both John and Alexius. Militarily as well as diplomatically he was unable to regain much territory lost to either the East or West but he sure put up a good fight and, at any rate, was able to arrest further nibbling at the borders; in itself a challenging task. Before dying of illness he managed to marry his son Alexius to a daughter of the King of France in a bid to strengthen the eternally shaky relations with the Western nations. Shipping Information:Standard International Shipping does not include a tracking number with delivery times to North America, South America & Europe estimated to be from 3-5 weeks.Expedited International Shipping includes a tracking number with delivery times to North America, South America & Europe estimated to be from 2-3 weeks.

Price: 24.99 USD

Location: Auckland

End Time: 2024-02-28T08:38:33.000Z

Shipping Cost: 20 USD