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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2008.2.212
People
Manuel I, Byzantine (r. 1143 -1180)
Title
Coin of Manuel I
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
1143-1180
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)
Period
Byzantine period
Culture
Byzantine
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/323003

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
3.2 g
2.6 cm (1 1/16 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: IC XC
  • Reverse Inscription: illegible

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund and purchase through the generosity of the Estate of Leo Mildenberg
Accession Year
2008
Object Number
2008.2.212
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Christ seated on throne, Greek to l. and r.
Rev.: Manuel facing, being crowned by Mary, around Greek inscription

Verification Level

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