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5 Leva - Ferdinand I Type 2 legend
1894 year| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (Фердинанд I) (1887-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1894 |
| Value | 5 Leva |
| Currency | First lev (1881-1952) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Denomination above date within wreath.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
5
ЛЕВА
1894
Translation: 5 Leva
Engraver: Anton Scharff
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 obverse of the coin features a portrait of Ferdinand I, the first monarch of the Third Bulgarian State, who ruled from 1887 to 1918. The portrait was designed by the famous Bulgarian artist, Ivan Mrkvička, who was also known for his work on other Bulgarian coins and banknotes.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 КБ | 1800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Leva - Ferdinand I (Type 2 legend) 1894 coin.
