BULGARIA, Second Empire. Ivan Aleksandar. 1331–1371. AR Groš (22mm, 1.63 g, 6h). Second coinage. Veliko Turnovo mint. Second chronological period, 1347/8–1355/6.

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Lot: 70. Estimated: $ 75

The Richard A. Jourdan Collection – World, Silver

Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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BULGARIA, Second Empire. Ivan Aleksandar. 1331–1371. AR Groš (22mm, 1.63 g, 6h). Second coinage. Veliko Turnovo mint. Second chronological period, 1347/8–1355/6. Christ Pantocrator standing facing before seat, raising hands in benediction; IC XC across field; (AΛЄ) • to left, • (retrograde [ЦР]) to right / Ivan Aleksandar and Mihail Asen IV standing facing to either side of banner, each holding cross-tipped scepter; (AΛЄ) to left of staff, (retrograde [ЦР]) to right; stars flanking base; monogram to left (MX) to right. Cf. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe 387 (for type); cf. Dochev, Katalog, 2460; Raduchev & Zhekov Type 1.13.3-6; Youroukova & Penchev 170. Typical areas of weak strike, traces of underlying lusterr. Good VF.

From the Richard A. Jourdan Collection of Medieval European Coins, purchased from Andy Singer.


Closing Date and Time: 25 March 2020 at 10:23:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.