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Dinar - Stefan Dragutin ND
| Silver | 1.65 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Serbia (medieval) |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen Dragutin (1276-1282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1276-1282 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (1217-1459) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing, holding book of Gospels
Script: Latin
Lettering: IC XC
Edge
Plain
Comment
Ljubic V:15Note: This coin imitates, and circulated contemporarily with, the Venetian grosso.
http://www.serbianmedievalcoins.com/King-Dragutin.php
Interesting fact
The Stefan Dragutin Dinar coin was minted during the reign of King Stefan Dragutin, who ruled Serbia from 1276 to 1282. It's made of silver and weighs 1.65 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other, which symbolizes the Christian faith that was prevalent in Serbia during the medieval period. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the Stefan Dragutin Dinar is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and history enthusiasts.
