TYPE Medieval Serbia, King Stefan Uros III Decanski (1321-31), silver "sword" dinar, 2.10g
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: King on low-back throne, holding cruciform scepter and sword over his lap, Serbian legend STEFAN OUROS KRA TRETII (King Stefan Uros the Third)
Rev: Christ enthroned, holding Book of Gospels, IC-XC, sigla L - P to sides
REFERENCE: J 29, Jov 10-1
GRADING: AVF, double-striking, lightly toned
ORDER INFO: S1356, $75
Although visibly double struck - still with rich detail and at almost full "grosso" weight. This type is unusual, and is one of the cornerstrones for deciphering some of the attribution mysteries of the early part of the medieval Serbian series, since it gives the ruler's full and thus unique name.