Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 1830. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

BULGARIA. Ivan Stratzimir. 1356-1396. Æ Trachy (0.69 gm). Nimbate facing bust of the Virgin Mary, holdng Christ child, flanked by two angels / "Ivan" monogram. Dochev -; Youroukova -; Radishev -. Good VF, dark green patina. Rare. ($200)

The reverse is the standard type for Ivan Stratzimir, but the obverse representation of Mary with the angels is completely unknown in Bulgarian coins.