Bulgaria. 5 Leva 1978 - PF68

BULGARIA. 5 Leva. 1978.

- Value: 5 Leva.
- Year: 1978.
- Inscriptions: Obverse: ПЕЙО К. ЯВОРОВ · 1878–1914. Reverse: НАРОДНА РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ · 1978 · 5 ЛЕВА.
- Grading: PF68 (GBCA).

Commemorative 5 Leva coin minted in 1978 by the People's Republic of Bulgaria to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Peyo K. Yavorov, one of the most prominent figures in modern Bulgarian literature. The obverse features a portrait with strong expressive force of the poet and playwright, executed with realistic and meticulous modeling that highlights his facial features and introspective gaze. The composition is complemented by his name and the birth and death years. The reverse shows the state coat of arms of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria, with the heraldic lion surrounded by ears of grain and topped by a star, accompanied by the denomination of 5 Leva and the issuing date. The surfaces exhibit an extraordinary proof finish, with deeply mirrored fields creating an intense contrast with the frosted reliefs, contributing to a high visual quality. The specimen retains exceptional definition in all details and shows minimal visible flaws even under magnification, fully in line with the outstanding PF68 grade. This issue is part of the prestigious Bulgarian commemorative coin series dedicated to the great personalities of national culture and constitutes a tribute to one of the foremost exponents of Bulgarian symbolism and poetry from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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