Dinar - Stefan Uroš IV Dušan ND (1331-1355) front Dinar - Stefan Uroš IV Dušan ND (1331-1355) back
Dinar - Stefan Uroš IV Dušan ND (1331-1355) photo

Dinar - Stefan Uroš IV Dušan ND

 
Silver 1.24 g 20.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Serbia (medieval)
Tsar
Stephen Uroš IV Dušan the Mighty (Стефан Урош IV Душан) (1346-1355)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1331-1355
Value
1 Dinar
Currency
Dinar (1217-1459)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.24 g
Diameter
20.7 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#126168
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Christ enthroned, holding book of gospels, King face on both sides. Greek letters: IC XC (In Greek: Ιησούς Χριστός - Jesus Christ) above. 4 triple pellets around the throne

Lettering: IC - XC

Comment

Reference: J 33, Jov 11-1, LJ (VI-22,24, VII-1,3), I (6.5.1)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - Stefan Uroš IV Dušan ND (1331-1355) from Serbia (medieval) made of Silver weighing 1.24 g is that it features an image of King Stefan Uroš IV Dušan on one side and the Serbian coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during Dušan's reign, who is considered one of the most important rulers of Serbia in the Middle Ages, and it was used as a means of payment and exchange during that time.