Silver grosh, unlocalised mint in Serbia (?), seventh type (with family name Asen)

Michael III Shishman Asen — silver — 1.11.7

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 18 mm
Weight: 1.67 g
Rarity: R7 — between 70 and 200 known

Obverse

Jesus Christ, seated on a throne with a high rectangular backrest, with long hair, beard, and mustache. 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. Evangelist Mark, standing, full-length, hold a banner with a cross, with a long staff. At the upper end, parallel to the staff of the banner, the title IPR (emperor) is inscribed in Latin. 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 Evangelist has a 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 inscription in Latin in two parts: ASENVS - MIHOIL.