Obverse of 1894 Bulgarian 5 Leva Silver Crown of King Ferdinand I

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Reverse of 1894 Bulgarian 5 Leva Silver Crown of King Ferdinand I

Brief History
This Balkan state was conquered by the Bulgars in the 7th century, since when the area has maintained its identity under Turkish rule from 1395 until it became a fully independent monarchy in 1908. The monarchy was abolished in 1946, and it came under Russian influence until very recently, changing its name to the Republic of Bulgaria in 1989.

Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	Silver Content
5 Leva	36	25.0000	.9000	0.7234

Notes to Table
Denomination = Face Value
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = (Silver) purity in parts per thousand.
Silver Content = Fine silver content in troy ounces.

Prices & Availability

Date	Denom	Description	Mintage	Stock	Price £	Price $
1892	5 Leva	VF	1,000,000	Yes	£20	$30
1892	5 Leva	good Fine	1,000,000	Yes	£14	$21
1892	5 Leva	Fine	1,000,000	Yes	£10	$15
1894	5 Leva	VF	1,800,000	Yes	£20	$30
1894	5 Leva	good Fine	1,800,000	Yes	£14	$21
1894	5 Leva	Fine	1,800,000	Yes	£10	$15

Notes
Mintage = Quantity issued, where known, otherwise issue limit.
Denom = Denomination (Face Value)
Date = Date of Coin

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £2.50 or
Fully Insured £6 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
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