1 Lev - Boris III Essai

Features

Issuer	Bulgaria
King	Boris III (Борис III) (1918-1943)
Type	Patterns
Year	1925
Value	1 Lev
Currency	First lev (1881-1952)
Composition	Copper-nickel
Weight	3.00 g
Diameter	20.00 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 551551

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Obverse

Coat of arms (1881-1946) of the Tsardom of Bulgaria: crowned shield with crowned lion rampant left on gules (vertical hatch representing red); the shield is supported by two crowned lions rampant bearing national flags. Arabesque below. Crowned mantle with pavilion behind.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
БЪЛГАРИЯ
СЪЕДИНЕНИЕТО ПРАВИ СИЛАТА

Translation:
Bulgaria
Unity makes strength

Reverse

Denomination above date. Below, a knotted wreath of roses (Rosa damascena), laurel (Laurus nobilis) and wheat (Triticum aestivum).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ESSAI
1
ЛЕВА
1925

Translation:
Trial
1
Leva
1925

Mint

Société Française de Monnayage, Poissy, France (1922-1927)

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
1925

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2023 May 3 - 5 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3107 Lot 31305	3 May 2023	UNC (PCGS SP64)	USD 13 800.00 (+ buyer's premium)
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