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Æ Trachy - Iakov Svetoslav ND
| - | 1.66 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Tsardom of Vidin (Bulgaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1263-1275 |
| Value | Trachy |
| Weight | 1.66 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#328119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Half-length facing bust of Jakov Svetoslav, holding spear and shield.
Comment
Raduchev & Zhekov Type 1.5.1; Youroukova & Penchev 139Interesting fact
The Æ Trachy coin was issued during the reign of Iakov Svetoslav, who was the ruler of the Tsardom of Vidin, a medieval state that existed in what is now northwestern Bulgaria. The coin features an image of Iakov Svetoslav on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. It's interesting to note that this coin was issued during a time when the Tsardom of Vidin was facing political and economic challenges, and the issuance of this coin may have been a way for Iakov Svetoslav to assert his authority and legitimacy as a ruler.