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10 Leva Liberation from the Turks
1978 year| Silver (.500) | 29 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1946-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 10 Leva (10 BGL) |
| Currency | Third lev (1962-1999) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Shipka monument.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ОСВОБОЖДЕНИЕ НА БЪЛГАРИЯ ОТ ОСМАНСКО ИГО
1878-1978
Translation: Liberation of Bulgaria from the Ottoman yoke
Comment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shipka_MonumentInteresting fact
The Liberation from the Turks 10 Leva coin was issued in 1978 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Bulgaria's liberation from Ottoman rule. The coin's design features a depiction of a Bulgarian soldier and a Turkish soldier shaking hands, symbolizing the peaceful liberation of Bulgaria. The coin was made of silver (.500) and weighs 29 grams. It's a unique and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in Bulgarian history or numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Leva (Liberation from the Turks) 1978 coin.
