© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Lev - Ferdinand I
1894 year| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (Фердинанд I) (1887-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1894 |
| Value | 1 Lev |
| Currency | First lev (1881-1952) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Value in ribbon bow.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
1
ЛЕВЪ
1894
Translation: 1 Lev
Engraver: Anton Scharff
Edge
Smooth with lettering
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 - Ferdinand I 1894 coin from Bulgaria was designed by the famous Austrian artist and engraver, Josef Tautenhayn. He was known for his work on various coins and banknotes, and his design for this coin features a portrait of Ferdinand I, the first monarch of Bulgaria, on the obverse side, and the Bulgarian coat of arms on the reverse side. The coin was minted in 1894, and it's made of silver (.835) with a weight of 5 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 КБ | 1000013 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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