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Cupreous - Ivan Alexander / Mikhail ND
| Copper | 0.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Second Bulgarian Empire |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1331-1355 |
| Value | Follis (Cupreous) |
| Currency | Grosh (1185-1396) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#166890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mikhail standing with his father Aleksandr.
Comment
Http://www.wildwinds.com/moushmov/plates/large/LXIII.jpgInteresting fact
The Cupreous coin , which was issued during the reign of Ivan Alexander and Mikhail III (1331-1355) of the Second Bulgarian Empire, features a unique design element that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The obverse side of the coin bears an image of the ruling monarch, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Virgin Mary, which was a common motif in Byzantine-style coins of the era. This blending of secular and religious imagery in a single coin is a distinctive feature of Bulgarian coinage during this period and reflects the complex cultural and political influences at play in the region at the time.
