O analiză iconografică a reversului monedelor aspron trachy nomisma de tip C, emise de împăratul Manuel I Comnenul (1143-1180)
An iconographic analysis of the reverse side of the Type C aspron trachy nomisma coins issued by Emperor Manuel I Comnenus (1143-1180)

Summary/Abstract: From the 10th century onwards, the Byzantine Empire’s coinage began to prominently feature the likenesses of the emperor’s chosen patron saints. Notably, early coinage depicted saints like St. John the Baptist and Archangel Michael, reflecting the personal convictions and aspirations of the reigning emperors. By the 11th century, as societal dynamics shifted and the Comnenian dynasty rose to prominence, images of military saints became increasingly prevalent. Fast forward to the 12th century, such depictions became standard on coins. This study delves into the representation of Saint Theodore on the coins minted during Emperor Manuel I Comnenus’s rule (1143-1180), aiming to draw connections between the Type C aspron trachy nomisma coins and the events of the Norman Byzantine war (1154-1158).

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