CNG 108, Lot: 886. Estimate $100. Sold for $95. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

BULGARIA, Second Empire. Ivan Šišman. 1371–1395. AR Half Grosh (14mm, 0.38 g). Brockage strike. Veliko Turnovo mint. Facing bust of the Virgin Mary, with facing bust of Christ Child before her / Incuse of obverse. Cf. Raduchev & Zhekov 1.15.7-12; cf. Youroukova & Penchev 124-8; cf. D&D 11.1.3-4. Good VF, lightly toned. Rare brockage.

From the Iconodule Collection.