1 Lev - Ferdinand I

Features

Issuer Bulgaria
King Ferdinand I (Фердинанд I) (1887-1918)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1912-1916
Value 1 Lev
Currency First lev (1881-1952)
Composition Silver (.835)
Weight 5 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 1.3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
12345
References KM# 31
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Head of Ferdinand I left.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: ФЕРДИНАНДЪ I ЦАРЬ НА БЪЛГАРИТѢ

Translation: Ferdinand I the tzar of the Bulgarians

Engraver: Rudolf Marschall

Reverse

Denomination above date within wreath.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
1
ЛЕВЪ
1913

Translation: 1 Lev

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: БОЖЕ ПАЗИ БЪЛГАРИЯ *

Translation: God save Bulgaria

Mints

Kremnica, Slovakia (1328-date)
Münze Österreich, Vienna, Austria (1194-date)

Comments

This coin was minted according to the standards of the Latin Union at a rate of 5 g of silver at 835 thousandths for 1 lev.Automatically translated

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1912  Photo 2 000 000 $ 6.00 $ 9.80 $ 22 $ 55 42% Minted in Kremnitz
1913  Photo 3 500 000 $ 6.00 $ 6.00 $ 8.80 $ 12 $ 39 76% Minted in Vienna and Kremnitz
1916  Photo 4 569 000 2% Most melted down; counterfeits common; Minted in Vienna and Kremnitz

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Lev - Ferdinand I
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 394
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 1912 – Minted in Kremnitz UNC USD 55.46
(EUR 51.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Lev - Ferdinand I
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 500
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 1912 – Minted in Kremnitz UNC USD 21.75
(EUR 20.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Lev - Ferdinand I
Katz
Auction 72
Lot 513
Internet Archive
21 Dec 2022 1912 – Minted in Kremnitz UNC USD 63.07
(EUR 58.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Lev - Ferdinand I
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 496
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1912 – Minted in Kremnitz UNC USD 28.27
(EUR 26.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Lev - Ferdinand I
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 497
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1912 – Minted in Kremnitz UNC USD 67.42
(EUR 62.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Lev - Ferdinand I
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 395
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 1912 – Minted in Kremnitz AU USD 20.66
(EUR 19.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Lev - Ferdinand I
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 264
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 1912 – Minted in Kremnitz AU USD 29.36
(EUR 27.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Lev - Ferdinand I
Katz
Auction 82
Lot 1439
Internet Archive
13 May 2023 1912 – Minted in Kremnitz AU USD 21.75
(EUR 20.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Lev - Ferdinand I
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 97
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1912 – Minted in Kremnitz AU USD 94.60
(EUR 87.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Lev - Ferdinand I
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 498
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1912 – Minted in Kremnitz AU USD 21.75
(EUR 20.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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