100 Leva - Ferdinand I (Independence) 1912 (1912-1968) front 100 Leva - Ferdinand I (Independence) 1912 (1912-1968) back
100 Leva - Ferdinand I (Independence) 1912 (1912-1968) photo
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100 Leva - Ferdinand I Independence

1912 (1912-1968) years
Gold (.900) 32.2580 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
King
Ferdinand I (Фердинанд I) (1887-1918)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1912 (1912-1968)
Value
100 Leva
Currency
First lev (1881-1952)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
32.2580 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#60442
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Crowned arms flanked by a branch of laurel and one of wheat divide denomination, date below.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ЦАРСТВО БЪЛГАРИЯ
100 ЛЕВА
1912
22∙СЕПТ∙1908

Translation:
The Tsardom Of Bulgaria
100 Leva

Engraver: Rudolf Marshall

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: БОЖЕ ПАЗИ БЪЛГАРИЯ

Translation: God save Bulgaria

Comment

Official restrikes of this type were prodeced at the Bulgarian Mint in Sophia from 1967-68 and released prior to 2002; These pieces can be distinguished by their thickermore widely spaced edge legends.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Leva - Ferdinand I (Independence) 1912 coin from Bulgaria is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Ferdinand I's independence from the Ottoman Empire. The coin's design features an image of Ferdinand I on the obverse side, and the Bulgarian coat of arms on the reverse side. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1912 КБ 5000 - - - - - -
1912 (1967-1968)  1000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Leva - Ferdinand I (Independence) 1912 (1912-1968) coin.