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Dinar - Stefan Lazarević ND
| Silver | - | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Serbia (medieval) |
|---|---|
| Despot | Stephen Lazarević the Tall (1402-1427) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1402-1427 |
| Currency | Dinar (1217-1459) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1427 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#366440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Christ with radiant nimbus, holding book of gospels in left hand, within beaded mandorla.
Script: Greek
Lettering: С Х
Translation: Jesus christ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - Stefan Lazarević ND (1402-1427) from Serbia (medieval) made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears an image of the Serbian prince Stefan Lazarević, while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription reading "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah." This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex cultural and political landscape of medieval Serbia, which was situated at the crossroads of Christian Europe and the Islamic Ottoman Empire.
