CNG 108, Lot: 872. Estimate $150. Sold for $260. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BULGARIA, Second Empire. Ivan Aleksandar. 1331–1371. Lot of two (2) Æ Trachea. Includes:
(1) (20mm, 0.97 g, 6h). Veliko Turnovo mint. АΛЄ and ЦAP monograms / Ivan Aleksandar and Theodora standing facing to either side of a long cross set on triangular base. Raduchev & Zhekov 1.13.23-9; Youroukova & Penchev 92; D&D 9.2.5;
(2) (21mm, 1.18 g, 6h). Cherven mint. Facing bust of Christ, holding Gospels / Ivan Aleksandar standing facing, holding cross-tipped scepter. Raduchev & Zhekov 1.13.34 (R6); Youroukova & Penchev 96; D&D 9.2.7. Both VF. Second coin scarce.
From the Iconodule Collection.