Silver dinar (detail) early 1320s Vladislav's coin portraits (though rare), vary considerably in style, but invariably feature him with royal attributes - an open crown and sceptre. "The Nemanjic family tree", wall painting (detail) Decani monastery, ca. 1345. Though Vladislav's claim to the throne was actually legitimate, he is represented here, some time after his death, in accordance with the official interpretation of events as they developed - as merely a side branch in the royal family tree. Author: Radmilo Bozinovic rasha@serbianunity.net