© dougplasencia
© dougplasencia
1 Grosh - Ivan Alexander / Mikhail ND
| Silver | 1.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Second Bulgarian Empire |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1331-1371 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1 Grosh) |
| Currency | Grosh (1185-1396) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Christ with nimbus facing standing before throne, both hands raised, in benediction.
Left monogram [АΛЕ] (Alexander).
Right monogram [ЦР] (Tsar).
Comment
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.