Groš, 1280-1292: Second Bulgarian Empire (imitation of Venetian coin)
Channel: DEMA COINS
Date: 2023-01-12

A fairly accurate Bulgarian imitation of the matapan grosso of the doge of Venice Giovanni Dandolo (similar legend, the plot is reproduced without significant differences in details). The main difference from the original is almost half the weight.

DVX IO DΛNDVL - SM - VENETI (Latin "Dux Joannes Dandul - Sanctus Marcus - Venetiae"): Doge Giovanni Dandolo - Saint Mark /Patron saint of Venice/ - Venice.

Silver: 19 mm - 1.03 g
Reference price: 20$

Coin in my collection: https://www.dema-coins.com/2023/01/gros-coin-Bulgaria.html