Byzantine Empire. Manuel I Komnenos "The Great" (AD 1143-1180). Trachy (No reserve price)
The Trachy coin from the reign of Manuel I Komnenos, known as “The Great” (AD 1143-1180), represents the wealth and power of Byzantium during the 12th century. Manuel I sought to reassert Byzantine dominance through military campaigns and diplomatic initiatives. Trachy coins, with their distinctive concave or cup-shaped form, were used primarily in the later Komnenian period and manufactured from billon or silver alloys. These coins highlight the empire’s complex economy and artistic styles in coinage, combining traditional iconography with evolving imperial portraiture.
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