CNG 94, Lot: 1680. Estimate $100. Sold for $280. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

BULGARIA, Second Empire. Ivan Šišman. 1371–1395. AR Bracteate Half Groš (15mm, 0.43 g). Fourth silver coinage. Veliko Turnovo mint. Struck 1380-1393. Half-length facing bust of the Theotokos, orans, Child on breast; M Θ across field / Incuse of obverse. Cf. Dochev, Katalog 4410-4480 (for obv.) cf. Raduchev & Zhekov Type 1.15.9-12 (same); cf. Youroukova & Penchev 126-7 (same). Good VF.

From an American Collection.