Unknown Byzantine

I don't collect Byzantine so don't know where to start. From the seller's pic it looks silver but probably isn't. Anyone give me a steer in the right direction please?

 

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Mine is Ivan Alexander of Bulgaria of the 14th century. I'd start there but the photo and my ignorance of medievals take it no further.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Alexander_of_Bulgaria

 

that's a interesting coin Pish, sorry i can't help too much on these as i have very few myself.

 

Thank you Doug. It will be interesting to see it in hand.

 

Here is my coin. You can find more information about these coins here:

http://www.wildwinds.com/moushmov/bulgarian.html
http://www.wildwinds.com/moushmov/plates/large/LXIV.jpg

Obv: Christ standing facing before seat, raising hands in benediction; IC XC and monograms across field.
Rev: Ivan Alexander and Michael Asen IV standing facing, each holding cross-tipped scepter, holding Christogram-tipped staff between them; monograms across field; stars flanking base of staff.

 

this was an early coin pick up for me....




these are usually pretty darn rought (QG's is a winner for sure!).

 

"Excellent" to quote a famous cartoon star.