1 Lev - Boris III

€2.00
IssuerBulgaria
Year1925
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Lev
CurrencyFirst lev (1881-1952)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight3.0 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#37, Schön#37.1, Schön#37.2
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms (1881-1927) of the Tsardom of Bulgaria - greater form with a mantle: a crowned lion rampant over a shield; above the shield is the Bulgarian historical crown; the shield is supported by two crowned lions rampant bearing two national flags. Motto: Unity makes strength
Obverse scriptCyrillic
Obverse letteringБЪЛГАРИЯ СЪЕДИНЕНИЕТО ПРАВИ СИЛАТА
(Translation: BULGARIA UNITY MAKES STRENGTH)
Reverse descriptionDenomination above date within wreath.
Reverse scriptCyrillic
Reverse lettering1 ЛЕВЪ 1925
(Translation: 1 LEV 1925)
EdgeReeded
MintRoyal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Société Française de Monnayage
Poissy, France (1922-1927)
Mintage1925  - Schön# 37.1; No mintmark; minted in Brussels, Belgium - 35 000 000
1925  - Schön# 37.2; Thunderbolt mintmark; minted in Poissy, France - 34 982 289
Catalog ID8929003020
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