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ALEXIUS AE Tetarteron S-1920Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr. pallium and colobium and holding book of gospels in left. Rev Bust facing wearing crown and loros and holding labarum an gl cr. Brillant obverse, shows how nice these coins can be. The rev is being cleaned of verdige leaving a fine image in view. 17mm DOC 33 EF/TBDSimon
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ALEXIUS AE Half Tetarteron S-1934 DOC 44Facing bust of the virgin NOT orans. Nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium. Rev Bust facing wearing crown and jewelled chalmys and holding labarum. 16mm S-1934 Thessalonica aFine

Coin has been regularly seen on the market for the past two years, it is still rare but no longer extemely rare as in the Sear catalog.The key to this coin is the Virgin is not orans.
Simon
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ALEXIUS AE Tetarteron S-1922 DOC 35Obv: ( Brokerage ) Christ Bearded and nimbate wearing tunic and kolobion, seated on a throne without back; holds gospel in l. hand.

Rev: Bust of emperor wearingstemma, divitision, and chalmys; holds in r. hand sceptre cruciger and in l. gl cr. 16mm

This coin was attributed by reverse alone, However this is the only listed coin with this rev that it could be.
Simon
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ALEXIUS AE Tetarteron S-1922 DOC 35Obv: Christ Bearded and nimbate wearing tunic and kolobion, seated on a throne without back; holds gospel in l. hand.

Rev: Bust of emperor wearingstemma, divitision, and chalmys; holds in r. hand sceptre cruciger and in l. gl cr.
Simon
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ALEXIUS AE Tetarteron S-1931Jewelled Cross, with globus at each extremity, X in center and two steps beneath. Rev. Bust Facing wearing crown loros and holding cruciform sceptre and gl. cr. 16/22mm DOC 40 Fine +
Simon
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ALEXIUS AE Tetarteron S-1931 DOC 40Jewelled Cross, with globus at each extremity, X in center and two steps beneath. Rev. Bust Facing wearing crown loros and holding cruciform sceptre and gl. cr. 16/22mm DOC 40 Fine + Included due to the nice green patina not common for any tetartera.Simon
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ALEXIUS I Tetarteron DOC- 34. S-1921Bust of Christ, bearded with cross behind head, wearing tunic and kolobion; holds gospels in l. hand. UU in fields of cross.

Rev Bust of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type; holds in r hand jeweled sceptre and in l, gl. cr.

Constantinople mint

This coin is much rarer than Sear lists, one of the first billion tetarteron, however silver content was less than 4%
Simon
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ALEXIUS I AE TetarteronBust of Christ facing nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion; in l. book of gospels. IC to XC Rev. Bust facing wearing stemma, divitision, collar piece, and paneled loros of simplified type holds in r. hand labarum-headed sceptre and in l. gl. cr. Note NO dots in cross Constantinople mint DOC33

several fully silvered coins of this type have been found recently
Simon
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ALEXIUS I AE Tetarteron S-1929 DOC 38Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr., pallim and colobium and raising right hand in benediction in l. book of gospels. IC to XC Rev. Bust facing wearing crown and jewelled chalmys and holding cruciform sceptre and gl. cr. Fine + 18/20mm DOC38Simon
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ALEXIUS I AE Tetarteron S-1929 DOC38
Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr., pallim and colobium and raising right hand in benediction in l. book of gospels. IC to XC Pellet in each hand of cross Rev. Bust facing wearing crown and jewelled chalmys and holding cruciform sceptre and gl. cr. Fine + DOC38
Simon
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ALEXIUS I AE Tetarteron S-1929 DOC38Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr., pallim and colobium and raising right hand in benediction in l. book of gospels. IC to XC Pellet in each hand of cross. Rev. Bust facing wearing crown and jewelled chalmys and holding cruciform sceptre and gl. cr. Very fine overstuck on a K class follis. Thessalonica DOC38.9 Very thin flan.

Wroth in BMC mentions most Alexius tetartera in the collection as being overstruck on top of earlier issues, this is one of the few that I have seen that was overstruck, I beleive these coins were made when a shortage of the new denomination occured.
Simon
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ALEXIUS I AE Tetarteron S-1931 DOC 4020mm Jeweled Cross, with globus at each extremity with X at centre and two steps beneath. Rev Bust facing, wearing crown and loros and holding cruiciform sceptre and globus cruciform. Thessalonica mint 4th coinage DOC 40a.10 Very Fine

Really a breathtaking speciman the obv must be near EF.
Simon
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ALEXIUS I AE tetarteron S-1932 DOC 45Patriarchal cross on two steps. Rev Bust facing wearing crown and loros and holding jewelled sceptre and gl.cr Thessalonica mint 16mm Fine + DOC45

***This issue ranges from 13mm to 18mm, Hendy believes it to be a half tetarteron, I agree. This coin is common and NOT rare as being sold as on ebay *******
Simon
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ALEXIUS I AE Tetarteron SR- Unlisted DOC 41Monogram of Alexius. Rev Bust of Emperor wearing stemma divitision and jewelled loros of traditional type holds in r. hand jewlled sceptre and in l. gl. cr. 15/17mm

VERY RARE!- Only one known in a major collection located in Istanbul Turkey. DOC mentions and includes the type in the catalog but does not have one in inventory. A key piece for this collection.
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ALEXIUS I Lead Tetarteron "Coronation Series" S-NL DOC37Full Length figures of John II and of St. Demetrius holding between them a labarum on a long shaft. Emperor weras Stemma, divitision , collar piece and Jewelled loros of a simplified type. Saint wears short military tunic, Breast plate and Saigon. Rev Full length figures of Alexius l. on l. and of Irene holding between them cross on shaft. 20mm Very Good. Thessalonica Mint. DOC 37 The first tetarteron after coin reforms.

This coin is made of lead and it has been recently determined to be the first tetarteron.
Simon
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ALEXIUS I Lead Tetarteron "Coronation Series" S-NL DOC37Full Length figures of John II and of St. Demetrius holding between them a labarum on a long shaft. Emperor weras Stemma, divitision , collar piece and Jewelled loros of a simplified type. Saint wears short military tunic, Breast plate and Saigon. Rev Full length figures of Alexius l. on l. and of Irene holding between them cross on shaft. 17mm Fine with gash and slight bend. Thessalonica Mint. DOC 37 The first tetarteron after coin reforms.

This coin is made of lead and it has been recently determined to be the first tetarteron
Simon
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ALEXIUS III AE Tetarteron S-2015 DOC7Facing bust of St. George, beardless and nimbate wearing cuirass and saigon and holding spear and hilt of sword. Rev Alexius stg facing wearing crown divitision and chalmys and holding labarum and gl. cr. Thessalonica mint. 17mm DOC7

Alexius III tetartera are scarce due to debasement of his coinage. The trachea of his regin basicly replaced tetartera. His coins are also easily confused with the more abundant tetartera of John III of Nicaea.
Simon
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Alexius III Billion Tetarteron S-2014 DOC 4Bust of Virgin nimbate, orans, wearing tunic and maphorion, turned to r. Manus Dei in upper right field. REV. Bust of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type;holds in r. hand labarum-headed sceptre and in l. gl. cr. ( 1195-1197 A.D.) Constantinople mint. 18/20mm Very Fine/aVery Fine

Interesting coin because it was the last of the billion tetartera , the billion series was retired due to inflation. Hendy has dated this coin early in his reign partially because of the legend of the DOC example. However, this coin contridicts that, here the legend is not abreviated but has the complete family name as does the example in coin archives. I still believe that these coins were minted early on in the Alexius IIIrd sole reign.This example is the nicest of the other examples I have seen on the web and in DOC
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ALEXIUS Tetarteron DOC 39 S-1930Bust of Virgin nimbate, ORANS wearing tunic and maphorion.

Rev Bust of emperor wearing stemma, divitision and chlmys; holds in r. hand labarum on a long shaft and in l. gl cr. 19mm Thessalonica mint.

I personally believe this coin to be a product of a uncetain mint, I find it hard to believe Thessalonica would issue such a crude issue.
Simon
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ALEXIUS Tetarteron DOC 39 S-1930Bust of Virgin nimbate, ORANS wearing tunic and maphorion.

Rev Bust of emperor wearing stemma, divitision and chlmys; holds in r. hand labarum on a long shaft and in l. gl cr. 20mm Thessalonica mint.

Wroth in BMC mentions Alexius tetartera in the collection as being overstruck on top of earlier issues, this is one of the few that I have seen that was overstruck, I beleive these coins were made when a shortage of the new denomination occured. This is the second coin in the collection that is thin and overstruck
Simon
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ALEXIUS Tetarteron S-1933 DOC43Full Length figure of Christ bearded and nimbate wearing tunic and kolobion; holds Gospels in l. hand.
REV Full length figure of Emperor wearing stemma, divitision, and wearing jeweled loros of simplified type; holds in r hand labarum on long shaft and in l. gl.cr. 21/17mm

DOC lists this coin as rare in collections, it's crude style also attributes it to a uncertain mint. I aquired another example of the coin in the same week I got this one. That example is not crude but much more defined. Sear and DOC differ on the rairity of this issue but I found it was a very difficult coin to find.additional note this coin was found in Cyprus.
Simon
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ANDRONICUS AE Tetarteron S-1987 DOC 6Facing bust of the Virgin orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium; on her breast nimbate head of the infant Christ; to l MP to R. OV Rev. Half length figure of Andronicus facing with forked beard, wearing crown , scaramangion and saigon and holding labarum and gl. cr. Thessalonica Mint, 21mm a Very Fine, really attractive coin.
DOC 6
Simon
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ANDRONICUS I AE 1/2 Tetarteron S-1989 DOC 8Facing bust of the Virgin orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium; on her breast nimbate head of the infant Christ; to l MP to R. OV Rev. Half length figure of Andronicus facing with forked beard, wearing crown , scaramangion and saigon and holding labarum and gl. cr. Uncertain Greek Mint. 18mm Very Fine .

Excellent example because of the large flan, I consider this coin to be extremly rare. DOC 8
Simon
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ANDRONICUS I AE 1/2 Tetarteron S-1989 DOC 8Facing bust of the Virgin orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium; on her breast nimbate head of the infant Christ; to l MP to R. OV Rev. Half length figure of Andronicus facing with forked beard, wearing crown , scaramangion and saigon and holding labarum and gl. cr. Uncertain Greek Mint 15mm

Not as nice as my other example but an extremely rare coin, this is only the second one ( mine being the other.) I have seen besides the one pictured in DOC.
Simon
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ANDRONICUS I AE Tetarteron S-1986 DOC 5Facing bust of the Virgin , nimbate hd. of the infant Christ facing. to l. MP to r. OV Rev Full length figure of Emperor on l. crowned by Christ bearded and nimbate. Emperor wears stemma , divitision and chalmys; holds in r hand labarum on a long shaft and in l anexikia Christ wearing tunic and kolobion holds gospel in l. hand. Constantinople mint 20mm Very Fine DOC51 commentsSimon
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ANDRONICUS I AE Tetarteron S-1987 DOC6Facing bust of the Virgin orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium; on her breast nimbate head of the infant Christ; to l MP to R. OV Rev. Half length figure of Andronicus facing with forked beard, wearing crown , scaramangion and saigon and holding labarum and gl. cr. Thessalonica Mint, 20mm Very Fine nice details. DOC6 Simon
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ISAAC II TBDFacing bust of the Archangel Michael beardless and nimbate, wearing loros and holding sceptre with spear. and gl.cr. Rev Bust of Isaac facing wearing crown and loros and holding cruiciform sceptre and akakia 15mm is it S-2006 DOC-6 or just overclipped?

Even clipped the image is still smaller than the normal 20mm full tetarteron version.
Simon
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ISAAC II AE Tetarteron S-2004 DOC 4The Vigin orans stg. facing, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium; on her breast and nimbate hd. of the infant Christ facing to l. Rev Isaac Stg. facing wearing crown divitision and chalmys and holding cruciform and akakia in upper field to r manus dei ( Hands of God.), Constantinople mint, 20mm Fine + Rarly seen coin, rarer than Sear lists.
Simon
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ISAAC II AE Tetarteron S-2005 DOC 5Facing bust of the Archangel Michael beardless and nimbate, wearing loros and holding sceptre with unknown device. and gl.cr. Rev Bust of Isaac facing wearing crown and loros and holding cruiciform sceptre and akakia. 21mm Nice Very Fine! DOC 5
Simon
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ISAAC II AE Tetarteron S-2005 DOC5Facing bust of the Archangel Michael beardless and nimbate, wearing loros and holding jeweled sceptre and gl.cr.
Rev Bust of Isaac facing wearing crown and loros and holding cruiciform sceptre and akakia. 20mm Fine .

**** Note the diffrent syle of sceptre that the Archangel holds.****
Simon
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ISAAC II AE Tetarteron S-2005 DOC5Facing bust of the Archangel Michael beardless and nimbate, wearing loros and holding sceptre with trifoil device. and gl.cr. Rev Bust of Isaac facing wearing crown and loros and holding cruiciform sceptre and akakia. 21mm Nice Very Fine! **** Note the trifoil device that Archangel Michael holds.***** DOC 5a.1Simon
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JOHN II Tetarteron DOC 13MP OV in field, Bust of Virgin nimbate, orans, wearing tunic and maphorion. Rev Full length figure of emperor wearing stemma , divitision and chalmy's holds in r. hand jeweled sceptre and in l. Globus Cr. Constantinople mint 18mm S-1946Simon
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JOHN II 1/2 Tetaereron S-1955 DOC 17Facing bust of St. Demetrius, beardless wearing nimbus and military attire, and holding sword and sheild. Rev Bust facing, wearing crown and loros, and holding labarum and gl. cr. DOC 17 15mm Fine +

*** Difficult to find nice ones and easily confused with Saint George Manuel half tetarteron, inscription of saint is the key.***
Simon
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JOHN II AE 1/2 Tetarteron S-1954 DOC16Christ stg. facing on footstool, wearing nimbus cr., pallium and colobium and holding book of gospels in l. hand. L. IC to XC. Bust facing, wearing crown and jewelled chlamys and holding labarum and Gl. Cr. Thessalonica mint, 16mm VF DOC 16
Simon
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JOHN II AE 1/2 Tetarteron S-1954 DOC16Christ stg. facing on footstool, wearing nimbus cr., pallium and colobium and holding book of gospels in l. hand. L. IC to XC. Bust facing, wearing crown and jewelled chlamys and holding labarum and Gl. Cr. Thessalonica mint, 16mm aVF DOC 16

This coin has many different styles, Christ is depicted in many ways, some very different especially in style.
Simon
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JOHN II AE 1/2 Tetarteron S-1954v DOC16v Unlisted Variation ?Christ stg. facing on footstool, wearing nimbus cr., pallium and colobium and holding book of gospels in l. hand. L. IC to XC. Bust facing, wearing crown and jewelled chlamys and holding labarum and Gl. Cr. Thessalonica mint, 18.73mm 2.50 grams Nice Fine DOC 16v

This coin has Christ r. arm raised, perhaps in benediction, the normal version has him with both hands on or very near the book of gospels at his waist.It is also one of the larger and heavier examples of this coin that is recorded.***** A fellow collector on the board has aquired another one with Christ's hand raised , this gives this more credibility to being an unlisted variation.*******
1 commentsSimon
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JOHN II AE Tetarteron S-1945 DOC12Christ stg. facing on footstool, wearing nimbus cr., pallium and colobium and holding book of gospels in l. hand. L. IC to XC. Rev John stg. facing wearing crown divitivsion and loros holding cruiciform sceptre and gl. cr. Constantinople mint. Ef with Pitting, still a wonderful coin. DOC 12

*** This issue has been found fully silvered , the series was billion like all the Constantinople issues, but less than 5% silver.*******
Simon
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JOHN II AE Tetarteron S-1945 DOC12Christ stg. facing on footstool, wearing nimbus cr., pallium and colobium and holding book of gospels in l. hand. L. IC to XC. Rev John stg. facing wearing crown divitivsion and loros holding cruiciform sceptre and gl. cr. Constantinople mint. 18mm Good Fine! *** This version apears to be just copper.****Simon
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JOHN II AE Tetarteron S-1945 DOC12Christ stg. facing on footstool, wearing nimbus cr., pallium and colobium and holding book of gospels in l. hand. L. IC to XC. Rev John stg. facing wearing crown divitivsion and loros holding cruiciform sceptre and gl. cr. Constantinople mint. DOC 12

The off center strike of the obv gives the viewer the impression he is sitting, alas no, also notice the ancient graffiti on Christ.

Simon
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JOHN II AE Tetarteron S-1953 DOC 14bBust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr,.pallium and colobium and raising right hand in benediction in l. book of gospels to l., Pellets in each limb of cross IC to XC. Rev Bust facing wearing crown and jewelled chalmys and holding jewelled sceptre and gl.cr.Thessalonica mint . 20mm Fine+

*** Another version of this issue has Emperor holding a labarum instead of a Jewelled sceptre, howevr, I can find record of only one known and it is in a Private collection. DOC 15 ******
Simon
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JOHN II AE Tetarteron S-1953 DOC 14bBust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr,.pallium and colobium and raising right hand in benediction in l. book of gospels to l., Pellets in each limb of cross IC to XC. Rev Bust facing wearing crown and jewelled chalmys and holding jewelled sceptre and gl.cr.Thessalonica mint . 22mm 4.05g.1 commentsSimon
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MANUEL 1/2 Tetarteron ( Heavy Standard) S-1978 DOC 21Bust of Christ facing, beardless, wearing nimbus cr. pallium and colobium and raising r hand in benediction in l. scroll. L. IC to r. XC
Rev Manuel , bearded stg. facing wearing crown and military attire , and holding cruciform sceptre and gl. cr. Thessalonica mint , Heavy standard 16/20mm CLIPPED , Fine weak spots DOC 21

Another lesser seen issue,I think it was more than likely a full tetarteron with a short production run.
Simon
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MANUEL 1/2 Tetarteron S-1980 DOC 23?Bust of St. George facing beardless wearing nimbus, tunic, cuirass and sagion and holding spear and sheild. Rev Bust facing wearing crown loros and holding labarum and gl, cr. 14mm DOC 23 aVF Barbarous?1 commentsSimon
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MANUEL 1/2 Tetarteron S-1981 DOC 24Bust of Christ facing, beardless, wearing nimbus cr. pallium and colobium and raising right hand in benediction, in l. scroll. Rev Manuel, beardrd stg. facing , wearing crown and military attire and holding cruciform sceptre and gl. cr.13mm DOC 24 Hard to grade due to the O/C obv. This coin has nice details and good relief making it above average. DOC 24 Sizes for this issue normally range from 16 to 19mmSimon
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MANUEL AE 1/2 Tetarteron S-1982 DOC 25Cross with X at Centre, stg. on three steps, to l. IC to r. XC Rev. Half length figure of Manuel facing wearing crown and loros, and holding labarum and gl. cr. 16mm DOC 25 Fine + with weak areas. Sizes of this issue range from 17mm to 19mmSimon
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MANUEL AE Tetarteron S-1970 DOC 17Facing bust of the Virgin orans, wearing pallium and Maphorium to l. MP to r. OV Rev Half length figure of Manuel facing wearing crown and jewelled Chalmys and holding labarum and gl. cr.

Note, this coin is easy to distinguish between the more common Androincus version because the Virgin does not have the nimbate head of Christ at her waist.This is the only example I have seen outside the books, the ones on ebay are commonly misattributed

Simon
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MANUEL Half Tetarteron S-1979 DOC 22Monogram 57. Rev. No Legend Bust of Manuel facing, beardless, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and gl.cr. Uncertain Greek Mint. 18mm Very Fine DOC 22

Simon
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MANUEL I AE 1/2 Tetarteron S-1979Monogram 58 with large letters. Rev. No Legend Bust of Manuel facing, beardless, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and gl.cr. Uncertain Greek Mint. 18mm Very Fine

The style of the coin is very unique but it is Monogram 58.
Simon
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MANUEL I AE Half Tetarteron S-1977 DOC 20Monogram 57 with small neat letters.. Rev. No Legend Bust of Manuel facing, beardless, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and gl.cr. Thessalonica Mint 17mm VF 5 Jewels on collar DOC 20

A very pleasing coin both for condition and style,
Simon
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MANUEL I AE 1/2 Tetarteron S-1977 DOC 20Monogram 57 with small neat letters.. Rev. No Legend Bust of Manuel facing, beardless, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and gl.cr. Thessalonica Mint 19mm aVF DOC 20
**** This coin is the rarer of the two monograms listed in Sear.**********
1 commentsSimon
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MANUEL I AE 1/2 Tetarteron S-1980 DOC 23Bust of St. George facing beardless wearing nimbus, tunic, cuirass and sagion and holding spear and sheild. Rev Bust facing wearing crown loros and holding labarum and gl, cr. Uncertain Greek Mint 15mm aVery Fine. DOC 23 **** This coin needs to have further study especially since his bust looks like a death mask.****** Simon
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MANUEL I AE half Tetarteron S-1978 DOC 24Bust of Christ facing, beardless, wearing nimbus cr. pallium and colobium and raising r hand in benediction in l. scroll. L. IC to r. XC Rev Manuel , bearded stg. facing wearing crown and military attire , and holding cruciform sceptre and gl. cr. Thessalonica mint , 17mm , aVF DOC 24Simon
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MANUEL I AE half Tetarteron S-1978 DOC 24 BrockageXC Rev Manuel , bearded stg. facing wearing crown and military attire , and holding cruciform sceptre and gl. cr. Thessalonica mint , 17mm

A really nice brockage, it has a nice fill on the brockage side giving it additional eye appeal.
1 commentsSimon
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MANUEL I AE Tetarteron S-1975 DOC 18Bust of St. George facing beardless wearing nimbus, tunic, cuirass and sagion and holding spear and sheild. Rev Bust facing wearing crown loros and holding labarum and gl, cr. 22 mm Thessalonica mint.
aVF/EF Simply an excellent portrait of Manuel, the St. George bust lacks a face by bad strike. DOC 18 The nicest one I have ever seen.
Simon
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MANUEL I AE Tetarteron S-1968 DOC 15The Virgin Nimbate, stg r. with hands raised in the Manus Dei ( Hands of God) in upper field to r. Rev Manuel bearded stg. facing wearing crown, divitision, loros and saigon, and holding cruciform sceptre and akakia.20mm Constantinople Mint , + Copper in look, nice style.DOC 15

*** My first tetarteron, the one that got me hooked. **
Simon
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MANUEL I AE Tetarteron S-1968v DOC 15vThe Virgin Nimbate, stg r. with hands raised in the Manus Dei in upper field to r. Rev Manuel bearded stg. facing wearing crown, divitision, loros and saigon, and holding labarum on a long shaft and akakia. 20/16mm Constantinople Mint aVery Fine

This coin is not listed in DOC or Sear with a labarum, however, it is listed in BMC .
Simon
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MANUEL I AE Tetarteron S-1975 DOC 18Bust of St. George facing beardless wearing nimbus, tunic, cuirass and sagion and holding spear and sheild. Rev Bust facing wearing crown loros and holding labarum and gl, cr. 19 mm Thessalonica mint. Very Fine, Nice simple style. DOC 18 **** The most abundant of all of the tetartera.******Simon
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MANUEL I AE Tetarteron S-1976 DOC 19Cross with X at Centre, stg. on three steps, to l. IC to r. XC Rev. Half length figure of Manuel facing wearing crown and loros, and holding labarum and gl. cr. 20mm Very Fine Thessalonica Mint DOC 19 *** This full tetarteron runs in sizes of 20mm to 25mm ****Simon
   
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