Description

European City of Skadar issue under Balsic rule (1356-1421) Copper follar 4729
Weight: 0,92 grams
Diammeter: 18,4 mm

Obvеrse: Large shield in the middle. Latin legend: C SCVTARENSIS (SKADAR) around.

Reverse: Saint Stefan standing, facing. Latin legend: S STEF ANVS (SAINT STEFAN) around. Possibly riding horse as animal legs are visible on the left side.

Reference: Jov 28 3, J 28 5, Dobrinic 1.1.

Comment: In 1378, following Djuradj I Balsic death, his brother Balša II became the King of Zeta. During his rule, Balša II could not maintain the control of the feudal lords as his predecessor did. His power was strong only in region around Skadar, and in the eastern part of Zeta. The most prominent feudal lords who did not recognize Balša rule was the House of Crnojević, who were consistent encouraged by the Venetians to rebel against him.