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1 Lev - Ferdinand I
1891 year| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (Фердинанд I) (1887-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1891 |
| Value | 1 Lev |
| Currency | First lev (1881-1952) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Value in ribbon bow.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
1
ЛЕВЪ
1891
Translation: 1 Lev
Engraver: Anton Scharff
Edge
Smooth with lettering
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 1891 coin from Bulgaria was designed by the famous Bulgarian artist, Ivan Mrkvička. Mrkvička was a prominent figure in Bulgarian art and design, and his work can be found in many museums and galleries throughout the country. The coin features a portrait of Ferdinand I, the first monarch of Bulgaria, on one side, and the Bulgarian coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in 1891, the year that Ferdinand I ascended to the throne, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in Bulgaria until the early 20th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 КБ | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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