Silver grosh, unlocalised mint in Serbia (?), fifth type (with St George)

Michael III Shishman Asen — silver — 1.11.5

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 19 mm
Weight: 1.7 g
Rarity: R8 — between 15 and 70 known

Obverse

Jesus Christ, seated on a throne with a high rectangular backrest, with long hair and beard. Around His head is a nimbus with a cross inscribed. Christ is dressed in a chiton and sindon. In His left hand He holds a Gospel, and with His right hand He blesses in front of His chest. In the field on both sides of the head are the initials ІС - ХС.

Reverse

The Tsar, on the left, and St. George (Evangelist Mark?), standing full-length, hold between them a banner with a long staff bearing a cross. At the upper end, parallel to the banner staff, the Latin title IPR (emperor) is inscribed. Below are two crosses. Tsar Michael is bareheaded, with long hair, beard, and mustache. He is dressed in a sakkos and mantle. In his left hand he holds anexikakia. The saint has a pearl nimbus, short hair, beard, and mustache. He is dressed in a chiton and sindon. In his left hand he holds a Gospel in front of his chest. Circular Latin inscription in two parts: MIHOELIS - S GEORGIVS.