Manuel I, Comnenus
April 8, 1143 to September 24, 1180.
Son of John II
Born in 1120, he began his reign with a war against the Seljuk Turks and allied with the German king, Conrad III. He was defeated 1156 by William I of Sicily and made peace for 30 years. He was again defeated in 1176 by the Turks at Myriocephalon, after which he was succeeded by his son Alexius II.


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Manuel I 1143 to 1180 Thessalonica AE Tetarteron Obvs: ΘΓЄ to left, pωΓIOS to right. St George w/spear & shield Revs: MANφHΛ ΔЄCΠOT, Manuel wearing crown/loros holding labarum & gl. Cr. 19x21mm, 4.3g $15.00 Order # B 117 Ref: Sear 1975 Qty Shipping amount