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5 Leva Vasil Levski
1973 year| Silver (.900) | 20.5 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1946-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1973 |
| Value | 5 Leva (5 BGL) |
| Currency | Third lev (1962-1999) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 20.5 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Portrait of Vasil Levski.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: 1837 * ВАСИЛ ЛЕВСКИ * 1873
Translation: Vasil Levski
Engraver: Georgi Baldzhiev
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СВЯТА И ЧИСТА РЕПУБЛИКА
Translation: A Sacred and Pure Republic
Interesting fact
The 5 Leva (Vasil Levski) 1973 coin from Bulgaria features an image of Vasil Levski, a prominent Bulgarian revolutionary and national hero, on its obverse side. Levski played a key role in the Bulgarian struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century, and is considered a symbol of Bulgarian national identity. The coin's design was created by the Bulgarian artist Ivan Enchev, and it was minted in 1973 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Levski's death.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Leva (Vasil Levski) 1973 coin.
