Coat of ArmsThe Second Bulgarian Empire

Silver grosh with the title “despot” (Dobrotitsa ?), Kaliakra mint (?)

Dobrotitsa
Dobrotitsa — silver — 1.16.5
Dobrotitsa — silver — 1.16.5
Metal
Silver
Mint
Kaliakra
Diameter
15 mm
Weight
1.1 g
Rarity
R10 — fewer than 5 known — regarded as unique

Obverse

In the center of the coin is depicted a monogram composed of the letters Д and Т. Around it are three groups of three dots each. The image is enclosed by a beaded border.

Reverse

Monogram composed of the letters к Л Т к л. Dots are scattered in the field. The image is enclosed by a beaded border.

Reconstructions

Line drawings reconstructing the coin's design from the surviving specimens.

  • Dobrotitsa — 1.16.5
  • Dobrotitsa — 1.16.5

Also struck by Dobrotitsa

Coin photographs and reconstruction drawings from A. Radushev & G. Zhekov, Catalogue of Bulgarian Medieval Coins IX–XV c. (Agató, 1999).