Ancient Byzantine coin, Manuel I, Comnenus. 1143-1180 AD. 1/2 Tetarteron, 1.8 grams. 16 mm (c5621)

Ancient Byzantine coin, electronically cleaned

Our shop's in Windsor, California, USA,  selling lapidary preformed (sanded and shaped) slabs and electronically cleaned ancient Greek and Roman coins ready for jewelry or display. 


Ancient Byzantine Coin

Even though you can't make out all the legends on this coin my research shows that information from Wildwinds.com shows the following if all legends were legible.

Characteristics: Rare Manuel I Byzantine 1/2 Tetarteron ancient coin.

Obverse: Bust facing, of St. George, unbearded, nimbate, wearing tunic, cuirass and cloak, holding spear and shield / MANVHL DECPOTH (or MANOVHL DEC), Reverse: crowned, unbearded bust facing of Manuel, wearing loros, holding labarum and cross on globe.

Approx size: use the 18mm coin to help in visualization.

My coins are cleaned electronically of the mud and dirt to make them more presentable for jewelry, display, and to help in identification. I can only guarantee they are authentic through my research. Please read the following.


AUTHENTICATION

If you have a report on the coin that states all the particulars of the coin and attests to the authenticity, shows pictures of both the front and back, that report would have cost a minimum of $40, and it would of come from an accredited dealer that is authorized to evaluate a coin. I can see the necessity for a certificate if the coin is of a great value, but not inexpensive coins (coins under $200). I don't give out certificates but I guarantee the coins I sell to be authentic and if they are suspect I will tell you so.

I purchased my coins in auctions from respected dealers that guaranteed they were authentic or dug up in areas where authentic coins were being found by licensed excavators, in foreign countries. I normally had to clean the coins when I got them. I then researched them on the internet and in books in order to identify them. If your worried about your coin being a counterfeit or copy, don't be, counterfeit coins have been identified from as far back as the time the originals were made, even experts would have a hard time identifying a lot these types of coins, as for fakes, most copies are poorly made and are easy to identify To help with identifying some of my coins I used internet sites that show fakes along side the originals and point out the differences.

We state they are authentic, in the unlikely event that a coin I sell is later deemed by an expert (one who has credentials) to be a fake or counterfeit, I will refund your cost of the coin, including shipping, and I will forward info on the coin to several sites on the Internet that list and show coins that are fakes or counterfeit.


COMBINING: If your combined items will fit in my standard 9x7x3" bubble envelope you will only be charged for the actual weight. Any shipping overage you may have paid will be returned manually before I ship your package.

RETURNING: 100% money back return, you can return this item for any reason, buyer pays for return postage unless it's our fault. See our return policy for more info. You must contact us before returning any item.

CAMERA LIGHT: I use a full spectrum 45 w light bulb - photography photo CFL 5500K. It's a daylight balanced pure white light.

SALES TAX: Etsy will collect sales tax if your state has a tax law requiring it, it will be added on at checkout, Etsy will send it to your state.

INSURANCE: Your package is insured if it is lost. We are not responsible if tracking shows it was delivered to your address.