BUL 1331-1355 - Ivan Alexander I - grosh #1

Second Bulgarian empire (1185-1396)

Ivan Alexander I - silver grosh (1331-1355)

AR grosh 1.5gr 19mm

Obverse

Ivan Alexander I and his son Michael facing with sceptre upright, in between staff at the foot end on both sides star.
Left monogram [БΛГВ].
Right monogram [МХА].

Reverse

Christ with nimbus facing standing before throne, both hands raised, in benediction.
Left monogram [АΛЕ] (Alexander).
Right monogram [ЦР] (Tsar).

Comments

It is believed that this coin shows Ivan with his son and co-emperor Michael Asen IV. Since Michael died in 1355, this coin would be dated from 1331 (when Ivan ascended to the throne) to 1355.

Sammlung : Bulgaria