Description
Czar Stefan Uros V City of Ulcinj issue (1355-71) Copper follaro “Ulcinj” type 4706
Weight: 0,93 grams
Diammeter: 20,7 mm
Obverse: Emperor seating holding cross scepter and globus, facing, with lions on each side of the throne. Latin legend: VROSIVS (UROS).
Reverse: Mary mother of Jesus standing, facing with raised arms, Latin legend: SE MARIA around and initials P – L to sides. P is on the left side unlike one below that has initial P on the right side.
Reference: Jov 27 1, D 395 4-6, Lj X-14.
Comment: Rare type in lovely condition and detail with natural green patina and copper aging present. Issued by the city of Ulcinj under Uros V. Ulcinj is a turist place located in south Montenegro coast. It has been first established by Greeks and i the 2nd century conquered by Romans. In the 9th century becomes part of Zeta and by 1186 part of Raska and under the rule of Nemanjic family Reference: #URV25