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1 Lev - Aleksandr I
1882 year| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Prince | Alexander I (Александър I) (1879-1886) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1882 |
| Value | 1 Lev |
| Currency | First lev (1881-1952) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Value above date within wreath.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
1
ЛЕВЪ
1882
Translation: 1 Lev
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: Боже пази България
Translation: God Save Bulgaria
Comment
this currency was minted according to the standards of the Latin Union at a rate of one Franc per Lev
Interesting fact
The 1 Lev - Aleksandr I 1882 coin from Bulgaria was designed by the famous Bulgarian artist, Ivan Mrkvička. Mrkvička was a renowned sculptor and engraver who also designed several other coins and banknotes for Bulgaria during that time period. His design for the 1 Lev coin features a portrait of Alexander I, the Prince of Bulgaria, on one side, and the Bulgarian coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in 1882, during Alexander I's reign, and was used as a standard circulation coin in Bulgaria until the early 20th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | 4500015 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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