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Near East, Persia, (Iran), Sasanian Empire, ca. 590 to 628 CE; Eastern Europe, Bulgaria, Second Bulgarian Empire, ca. 1331 to 1371 CE. A collection of 3 silver coins, one from medieval Bulgaria under emperor Ivan Alexander, and 2 are from the reign of Khusru (Khusrow) II of the Sasanian Empire. The Bulgarian 1 grosh AR silver coin: Obverse: the emperor Ivan Alexander and son / co-emperor Michael Asen IV both standing facing, each holding a scepter, a staff between them flanked by stars, and monograms around figures. Reverse: standing nimbate Christ facing forward, raising hands in benediction; IC XC flanking head, monograms and pellets to either side. The two Sasanian Drachm AR silver coins: Obverse: Crowned bust of Khusro II facing right. Reverse: Zoroastrian fire altar flanked by attendants. Size of Khusro coin: 1.24" L (3.1 cm); weight: 3.9 grams; grosh coin: 0.77" Diameter (2 cm); weight: 1.3 grams; silver quality: 91.9% to 98.4%

Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010

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  • Condition: Clipping and losses to edges as shown. Rubbing and softening to the surfaces of all faces and losses to details. Dark toning and patina. VG (Very Good) to F (Fine).

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