Coat of ArmsThe Second Bulgarian Empire

Silver groshes, Tarnovo mint, second type (with Michael Asen)

Michael Asen IV1332-1355
Michael Asen IV — silver — 1.13.3-6
Michael Asen IV — silver — 1.13.3-6
Michael Asen IV — silver — 1.13.3-6
Michael Asen IV — silver — 1.13.3-6
Michael Asen IV — silver — 1.13.3-6
Metal
Silver
Mint
Tarnovo

Obverse

Jesus Christ, standing before a throne without vestment, with long hair and beard. Around His head is a nimbus inscribed with a cross. Christ is clothed in a chiton and sindon. His hands are raised high to the sides in blessing. In the field on both sides of the head are the initials ІС - ХС, and above the throne are the monograms Ѧ and Ѱ.

Reverse

From this type of coins, due to their large circulation and distribution, numerous variants can be distinguished by the manner of writing the monograms and their placement in the field of the coins. A more significant difference to note is the inverted monogram Ѱ and the difference in weight, which gradually decreases.

Reconstructions

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

  • Michael Asen IV — 1.13.3-6
  • Michael Asen IV — 1.13.3-6

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