Bulgaria 5 Leva silver

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

late 19th century

Silver five-leva coin of the Principality of Bulgaria, struck to the same standard as other franc-based currencies of the period.

Historical context

Bulgaria modelled its currency on the franc, with denominations in leva and stotinki.

Design

Obverse
Ruler portrait
Reverse
Arms with denomination

Identification

Standard
Franc-standard silver crown size

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Weight, fineness and issuing mints to be transcribed from a verified catalogue
  • Year list to be confirmed
  • Catalogue numbers require transcription
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