10 Leva - Boris III 1943 front 10 Leva - Boris III 1943 back
10 Leva - Boris III 1943 photo
© Kladokop

10 Leva - Boris III

1943 year
Nickel clad steel 10.9 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
King
Boris III (Борис III) (1918-1943)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1943
Value
10 Leva
Currency
First lev (1881-1952)
Composition
Nickel clad steel
Weight
10.9 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#6446
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Krum the Fearsome (Khan of Bulgaria in 803-814) on horseback hunts lion with a dog.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
КРУМЪ
814

Translation: Krum

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 10 Leva - Boris III 1943 coin was issued during the reign of King Boris III of Bulgaria, who was known for his efforts to maintain Bulgaria's independence and neutrality during World War II. Despite being a member of the Axis powers, Bulgaria did not participate in the invasion of the Soviet Union and eventually switched sides, contributing troops to the Allied forces. This coin is a symbol of that tumultuous period in Bulgarian history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1943  25000000 - - - - - -

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