Bulgaria 5 Leva silver
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
late 19th century
Issuing entity
Principality and Kingdom of BulgariaSilver 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