Ivan Alexander and Michael Ansen, Bulgaria, 1331-1371 AD, AR Grosh - Very Fine Papal States snake in beak Description Reverse

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The Battle of Cool Spring

KM# 1314 Denomination Baiocco Country Italian States\Papal States Government Papacy Ruler Gregory XVI Coinage Type Standard Coinage Composition Copper Weight 11

999 Weight 1

Ivan Alexander and Michael Ansen, Bulgaria, 1331-1371 AD, AR Grosh - Very Fine Papal States snake in beak Description ReverseThe 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