Lot 471: Bulgaria, Second Empire. Ivan Aleksandar. 1331-1371. AR grosh. Turnovo. Reversed monograms.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 11 (Auction 305)

Description

Bulgaria, Second Empire. Ivan Aleksandar. 1331-1371. AR grosh (21 mm, 1.60 g, 6 h). Turnovo. Christ standing facing before seat, raising hands in praise; across field, IC XC and monograms / Ivan Aleksandar and Mihail Asen IV standing facing, each holding cross-tipped scepter, holding Christogram-tipped staff between them; monograms across field; stars flanking base of staff. Dochev 2510; Raduchev & Zhekov -; Youroukova & Penchev -. Rare. Lightly toned, some striking weakness. Good very fine.

From an American Collection.

The monograms on the reverse of this coin are switched from their usual position, with the "Mikhail" monogram on the outer left and the "faithful" monogram on the right.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 471
Listing #: 191493
Closed: Thursday, April 17, 2014 7:36:40 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Starting Bid: $90
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Description

From an American Collection.

The monograms on the reverse of this coin are switched from their usual position, with the "Mikhail" monogram on the outer left and the "faithful" monogram on the right.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 471
Listing #: 191493
Closed: Thursday, April 17, 2014 7:36:40 PM CT
Estimate: $150