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10 Santim - Alexander I Essai
1880 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Prince | Alexander I (Александър I) (1879-1886) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1880 |
| Value | 10 Santim (0.10) |
| Currency | First lev (1881-1952) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Denomination above date within wreath.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
10
САНТИМ
1880
ESSAI
OM
Translation: 10 Santim
Comment
Alexander Joseph (5 April 1857 – 23 October 1893), known as Alexander of Battenberg, was the first prince (knyaz) of modern Bulgaria from 1879 until his abdication in 1886.Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Santim - Alexander I (Essai) 1880 from Bulgaria made of Copper is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was created as a trial coinage for the Bulgarian prince Alexander I, who later became the first king of modern Bulgaria. The coin features the prince's portrait on one side and the Bulgarian coat of arms on the other, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in Balkan history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 OM | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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