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2 Leva - Aleksandr I
1882 year| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Prince | Alexander I (Александър I) (1879-1886) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1882 |
| Value | 2 Leva |
| Currency | First lev (1881-1952) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Denomination above date within wreath.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
2 ЛЕВА
1882
Translation: 2 Leva
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Cyrillic
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 2 Leva coin from Bulgaria, featuring Aleksandr I, was minted in 1882 and made of silver (.835) has a unique feature. It's one of the few coins in the world that has a double-headed eagle on its obverse side, which symbolizes the unity of the Bulgarian people and their connection to the Orthodox Church.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Leva - Aleksandr I 1882 coin.
