Manuel, porphyrogennetos despotes (type 1)

Obverse

Christ (bust) vertical inscriptions

Reverse

Emperor standing, inscription at circ.

᾿Ιησοῦς Χριστὸς | ὁ ᾿Εμμανουήλ. / Μανουὴλ δεσπότης | ὁ πορφυρογέννητος

Jesus Christ | Emmanuel. / Manuel, despotes | porphyrogennetos

Diameter: 29

Date: 1143-1180

Seals

  • Vienna MK 23
  • Antioch 8545
  • Reggiani 8

Published

  • Seibt, BBÖ I no. 29
  • Zacos - Veglery no. 107 a
  • Seibt, Reggiani no. 8