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Details
LOT 3399
Bulgaria. Second Empire, Ivan Aleksandar AR Gros. Struck circa 1337/8-1347/8. Veliko Turnovo mint.
Christ, nimbate, seated facing on throne, raising His right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in His left; to left and right, IC XC / Ivan Aleksandar standing facing, holding long cross in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left hand; to left and right, monograms. Cf. Dochev, Katalog 2070; Raduchev & Zhekov 1.13.1-2. Near Very Fine. Flan crack; edge chipped.(1.02gr, 20mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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