Ivan Alexander and Michael Ansen, Bulgaria, 1331-1371 AD, AR Grosh - Very Fine 1930-1941 5 mm Edge Type Plain

5 mm Edge Type Plain Description Obverse Crowned bust left Description Reverse Denomination within circle

Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus ~ 5th Emperor of the Roman Empire

NGC Choice AU 5/4

These two are the more traditional partial back to front offset printing errors

Ivan Alexander and Michael Ansen, Bulgaria, 1331-1371 AD, AR Grosh - Very Fine 1930-1941 5 mm Edge Type PlainThe long reign of Ivan Alexander is considered a transitional period in Bulgarian medieval history. Ivan Alexander began his rule by dealing with internal problems and external threats from Bulgaria's neighbours, the Byzantine Empire and Serbia, as well as leading his empire into a period of economic recovery and cultural and religious renaissance. Obverse: Christ standing in front of throne, hands raised in benediction Reverse: Ivan and Michael