50 Leva - Boris III

Features

Issuer Bulgaria
King Boris III (1918-1943)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1940
Value 50 Leva (50 BGO)
Currency First lev (1881-1952)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 10 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 6448
References KM# 48,
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.
Schön# 42a
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Portrait left Boris III, Tsar of Bulgaria.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
БОРИСЪ III
ЦАРЬнаБЪЛГАРИТѢ
∙L∙BERAN
A

Translation: Boris III the Tzar of the Bulgarians

Engraver: Lajos Berán Read more on Wikipedia

Lajos Berán was a Hungarian sculptor and artist noted for his medal work. Along with Fülöp Ö. Beck and Ede Telcs Lajos Berán was one of the Hungarian artists who popularized medal art.

Reverse

Denomination above date within wreath.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
50
ЛЕВА
1940

Translation: 50 Leva

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: БОЖЕ ПАЗИ БЪЛГАРИЯ *

Translation: God save Bulgaria

Mint

A Berlin, Germany (1280-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1940 A 12 340 000 $ 1.50 $ 1.60 $ 2.70 $ 3.30 $ 19

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Leva - Boris III
Katz
Auction 82
Lot 1465
Internet Archive
13 May 2023 UNC USD 18.15
(EUR 17.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Leva - Boris III
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 2131
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 UNC USD 20.28
(EUR 19.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Leva - Boris IIIPicture 1 of a sold 50 Leva - Boris III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232301
Lot 61334
Internet Archive
29 Dec 2022 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 81.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Leva - Boris III
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 527
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 UNC USD 9.61
(EUR 9.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Leva - Boris III
Katz
Auction 61
Lot 2611
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2022 UNC USD 38.43
(EUR 36.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Leva - Boris III
Katz
Auction 61
Lot 2613
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2022 AU USD 6.40
(EUR 6.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Leva - Boris III
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 2132
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 XF Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Leva - Boris III
Katz
Auction 72
Lot 546
Internet Archive
21 Dec 2022 XF Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Leva - Boris III
Katz
Auction 61
Lot 2612
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2022 USD 41.63
(EUR 39.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Leva - Boris III
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 2313
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 USD 50.17
(EUR 47.00)
(+ buyer's premium)

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