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Dinar "Horseman Type" - Stefan Uroš IV Dušan ND
| Silver | 1.4 g |
| Issuer | Serbia (medieval) |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Stephen Uroš IV Dušan the Mighty (Стефан Урош IV Душан) (1346-1355) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1345-1355 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (1217-1459) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#123202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bust of Christ facing, holding akakia, sigla N-O to sides, IC XC above.
Lettering: IC-XC
Comment
Reference: Maric 1956 T XVI 11,12, J 52,53, Jov 11-27, LJ (VIII-22-24), I (6.11.1)Comment: Contemporary writers described Dušan as unusually tall and strong, "the tallest man of his time", very handsome, and a rare leader full of dynamism, quick intelligence, and strength, bearing "a kingly presence". According to the contemporary depictions, he had dark hair and brown eyes; in adult age he grew beard and longer hair. This coin is beautiful, popular and fresh design in the medieval Serbian series.
http://www.serbianmedievalcoins.com/King-Dusan.php
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Horseman Type" Dinar coin from Serbia is that it features a unique design of a horseman on the obverse side, which was a common motif in medieval Serbian coinage. The horseman is depicted riding a horse in a galloping pose, with one arm outstretched and the other holding a spear. This design was used during the reign of Stefan Uroš IV Dušan, who ruled Serbia from 1345 to 1355, and it symbolized the power and strength of the Serbian kingdom during that time.
