© Bluesrs
© Bluesrs
Dinar "Sword Type" - Stefan Uroš IV Dušan ND
| Silver | 1.5 g | - |
| 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 | 1.5 g |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#123406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Christ enthroned, holding Book of Gospels, sigla R - V
Lettering: R - V
Comment
Reference: J 37, Jov 11-7Comment: Early imperial type - mainly full flan and not countermarked. Accomplished rendition of Christ, in the best "Ragusan style" characteristic of certain Rudnik mint issues. King depicted with a more pointed crown.
http://www.serbianmedievalcoins.com/King-Dusan.php
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar "Sword Type" - Stefan Uroš IV Dušan ND (1331-1355) from Serbia (medieval) made of Silver weighing 1.5 g is that it features a unique design element - a sword on the obverse side, which gives the coin its name. This sword symbolizes the power and strength of the Serbian medieval state.
