2 Leva - Boris III Essai

€1.00
IssuerBulgaria
Year1925
TypeCoin pattern
Value2 Leva
CurrencyFirst lev (1881-1952)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight4.97 g
Dimensions22.95 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#E9
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms (1881-1927) 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.
Obverse scriptCyrillic
Obverse letteringБЪЛГАРИЯ СЪЕДИНЕНИЕТО ПРАВИ СИЛАТА
(Translation: Bulgaria Unity makes strength)
Reverse descriptionDenomination above date. Below, a knotted wreath of roses (Rosa damascena), laurel (Laurus nobilis) and wheat (Triticum aestivum).
Reverse scriptCyrillic
Reverse letteringESSAI 2 ЛЕВА 1925
(Translation: Trial 2 Leva 1925)
Edge
MintSociété Française de Monnayage
Poissy, France (1922-1927)
Mintage1925  - -
Catalog ID2315031820
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