Ancient Resource
Transylvania, Grandfather of Vlad the Impaler // "Count Dracula"
Product Description
Medieval Transylvania (Wallachia, Romania). Alexandru cel Bun (the Kind), 1400-1432 AD. Dracula's maternal grandfather! A neat, small billon (silver/bronze) half gross coin. The front depicts aacing bucranium (bull’s skull) flanked by a rosette and crescent, star between the horns / The back depicts the family coat of arms, within a dotted border. 13.7 mm, 0.41 g. ref: Dewitt 3934; Baz 410; MBR 419ff for type. Rough VF. Rare! ** Vlad the Impaler did not strike coins of his own, and this coin most certainly circulated during his time 1431–1476 AD).
Product Details
- Measurements
0.5"L x 0.5"W x 0.00625"H
- OriginRomania
— Ex New Jersey Collection
— Weight: 0.41g
Accompanied By A Hand-Signed Certificate Of Authenticity Which Includes All The Details, Culture, Dating, Motifs/Inscriptions When Applicable, Historical Relevance, And Provenance
Shipping Information
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