#h452# Byzantine Trachy coin of Manuel I from 1160-1164 AD (Constantinople) (New Zealand Stock) the empire suffered from an

the empire suffered from an acute lack of copper due to increased demand for munitions (ie cannons)

- Legend in wreath

REFERENCE: Milne 4937

A/N/N/O G across field

REFERENCE: BMC 148

#h452# Byzantine Trachy coin of Manuel I from 1160-1164 AD (Constantinople) (New Zealand Stock) the empire suffered from anWelcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Byzantine Trachy coin of Manuel I from 1160 1164 AD Diameter: 28mm ID# 452i (UK) MINT: Constantinople OBVERSE; MP V Virgin enthroned facing, holding baby Christ. REVERSE; MANOVH ECOTHC Manuel standing facing, with labarum & globus cruciger. Reference: Sear 1964 Manuel I Comenus 1143 1180 The son of John II and grandson of Alexius I, Manuel was made emperor while his father was on his deathbed. John had led a