50 Leva (Madara Equestrian Figure) 1981 front 50 Leva (Madara Equestrian Figure) 1981 back
50 Leva (Madara Equestrian Figure) 1981 photo
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50 Leva Madara Equestrian Figure

1981 year
Silver (.900) 20.5 g 36.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
Period
People's Republic (1946-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1981
Value
50 Leva (50&nbspBGL)
Currency
Third lev (1962-1999)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
20.5 g
Diameter
36.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#48088
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

The Madara Rider on his horse, killing a lion with a spear. This image is taken from a large carving 100m up on a cliff face. Inscriptions with the sculpture chronicle events throughout the 8th century.

Script: Cyrillic

Engravers: Lyubomir Prahov, Petar Braikov

Edge

Serrated

Interesting fact

The Madara Equestrian Figure, depicted on the 50 Leva coin from Bulgaria, is a representation of a medieval relief sculpture found near the town of Madara in northeastern Bulgaria. It is considered one of the most important monuments of Bulgarian medieval art and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Leva (Madara Equestrian Figure) 1981 coin.