Emperor Manuel I Byzantine Empire BILLION COIN

 Manuel I Billon Coin 1143-1180 AD

Manuel I Komnenos, also called Porphyrogennetos ("born in the purple"), was a Byzantine emperor of the 12th century who reigned over a crucial turning point in the history of Byzantium and the Mediterranean.

Manuel, who was influenced by his contact with western Crusaders, enjoyed the reputation of "the most blessed emperor of Constantinople " in parts of the Latin world as well.

Obverse: Jesus enthroned facing
Reverse: Manuel & Virgin standing Facing