Bulgaria. Ivan Alexsander, 1331 - 1371. Gros N.D. 1331 - 1371

The Gros coin from the reign of Ivan Alexander of Bulgaria, around 1331 to 1371, represents the medieval Bulgarian Empire's monetary system during its Second Bulgarian Empire period. Gros coins were larger silver coins circulating widely across Europe in the Middle Ages, facilitating trade and payments. Ivan Alexander's rule was marked by a cultural renaissance and restoration of Bulgarian power before the Ottoman conquest. Such coins typically bear inscriptions and images reflecting the ruler's authority, and their study provides insight into medieval Balkan history, metallurgy, and heraldic art. These coins are valuable for historians and collectors alike as tangible links to the region's medieval past.