BULGARIA, Second Empire. Ivan Aleksandar. 1331–1371. Lot of three (3) Æ Trachys. Dochev Types I, VI, and XV. Lot includes: a) (20mm, 1.22 g, 12h). Veliko Turnovo mint. Struck 1332-1355. Cross set on acanthus base; IC XC in upper quarters / Ivan Aleksandar standing facing, holding cross-tipped scepter and globus cruciger. Dochev, Katalog 2770; Raduchev & Zhekov Type 1.13.15-18; Youroukova & Penchev 87 // b) (20.5mm, 1.37 g, 6h). Veliko Turnovo mint. Struck 1350-1355. Large АΛЄ ЦP monogram across field / Ivan and Theodora standing facing, holding cross between them. Dochev, Katalog 3070-80; Raduchev & Zhekov Type 1.13.23-29; Youroukova & Penchev 91 // c) (19mm, 1.89 g, 1h). Uncertain northeastern mint. Struck 1365-1371. Traces of large АΛЄ monogram / Half-length facing bust of Ivan Aleksandar, holding cross-tipped scepter and globus cruciger. Cf. Dochev, Katalog 3780; Raduchev & Zhekov Type 1.13.51-55; Youroukova & Penchev 100. Dark green patina. Fine to VF. Three (3) coins in lot. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS.
Ex American Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 400, 28 June 2017), lot 737.