BULGARIA, Anonymous imitative issues. Late 12th-early 13th century. BI Trachy (24mm, 2.79 g, 6h). Imitating an official issue of Alexius III from the Constantinople mint. Struck circa 1202-circa 1215. Near EF.Electronic Auction 564 World, Billon Sold For $ 120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BULGARIA, Anonymous imitative issues. Late 12th-early 13th century. BI Trachy (24mm, 2.79 g, 6h). Imitating an official issue of Alexius III from the Constantinople mint. Struck circa 1202-circa 1215. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing figures of Alexius III and St. Constantine, both wearing loros and holding jeweled cruciform scepter, together holding globus cruciger between them. Cf. Raduchev & Zhekov 1.1.4-8 (for similar type); cf. DOC 3 (for similar type); CLBC 10.3.3.A. Attractive dark brown patina. Near EF. |