Silver grosh, unlocalised mint, eighth type (with Queen Irina)

Michael III Shishman Asen — silver — 1.11.8

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 18 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Rarity: R9 — between 5 and 15 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 containing a cross. 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

Empress Irina, on the left, and Emperor Michael, standing, full-length, with trident stemmata with pendilia resembling a fortress wall, hold between them a double (patriarchal) cross with a long staff, resting on a base. Emperor Michael has a beard and mustache. Both figures are dressed in sakkoi, loroi, and mantles. Their free hands are placed in front of their chests. Circular inscription in two parts: Ч. ЄΡΙΝА - . Ч. МИХАІЛ.