Tornese of Manuel II Palaeologus SB2555

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DOC:vol.V.pl.,1599
Ruler:Manuel II Palaeologus (1391-1423)
Metal:AE
Denomination:Tornese
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Manuel II Palaeologus. AE Tornese. Constantinople mint.
AV: Standing facing figures of St. Constantine on the left and Helena, nimbate, holding patriarchal cross between them.
RV: + MANOVHL EN XW TW QW PICTOC BA Bust of emperor, facing, bearded and nimbate, wearing sremma and maniakon, holding sceptre cruciger to left; small monogram i right field.
DOC vol.V.1599; LPC 164.7, PCPC 337
Avers:
Avers description:Standing facing figures of St. Constantine on the left and Helena, nimbate, holding patriarchal cross between them.
Revers:+ MANOVHL EN XW TW QW PICTOC BA
Revers description:Bust of emperor, facing, bearded and nimbate, wearing sremma and maniakon, holding sceptre cruciger to left; small monogram i right field.
Mintmark:
Comment:LPC 164.7, PCPC 337