Byzantine Museum of Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Oreinis (Cyprus): Billon aspron trachy, "scyphate" coin of the Byzantine emperor Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180) from the Hoard of Achera. (TN 126) Obverse
Name
006_017_012465_01.tif
Size
46.03 MB
Format
TIFF
Checksum (MD5)
5D54E74318047019A6F02A0DDA9A3146
Contributor
Start date
1143
End date
1180
Historical period
Middle Byzantine Period
Description
Billon aspron trachy, “scyphate” coin of the Byzantine emperor Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180). Obverse: Christ, with cross nimbus, seated on a throne facing, his right hand is blessing while the left is holding a Gospel book. Single border of dots.
Language
Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Physical type
Medium
Size
3.2 cm
Material and technique
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