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2½ Stotinki - Ferdinand I
1888 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 1.98 g | 15.35 mm |
| Issuer | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (Фердинанд I) (1887-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1888 |
| Value | 2½ Stotinki (0.025) |
| Currency | First lev (1881-1952) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 1.98 g |
| Diameter | 15.35 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Denomination in circle surrounded by Bulgarian legend.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ДВѢ СТОТИНКИ И ПОЛОВИНА
2 ½
* 1888 *
Translation: Two and a half stotinki
Interesting fact
The 2½ Stotinki - Ferdinand I 1888 coin from Bulgaria was designed by the artist Anton Scharff, who was a renowned Austrian medalist and engraver. Scharff's design features a portrait of Ferdinand I, the first monarch of the Third Bulgarian State, on the obverse side of the coin, while the reverse side depicts the Bulgarian coat of arms. The coin's design is considered a classic example of Balkan coinage from the late 19th century, and it is highly sought after by collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | 3750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Stotinki - Ferdinand I 1888 coin.
