Bulgaria. 5 Leva 1977 - PF67

BULGARIA. 5 Leva. 1977.

- Value: 5 Leva.
- Year: 1977.
- Inscriptions: Obverse: ПЕТКО Р. СЛАВЕЙКОВ · 1827–1895. Reverse: НАРОДНА РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ · 1977 · 5 ЛЕВА.
- Grade: PF67 (GBCA).

5 Leva commemorative coin minted in 1977 by the People's Republic of Bulgaria in honor of Petko R. Slaveikov, a distinguished poet, writer, journalist, folklorist and Bulgarian political figure of the 19th century. The obverse features a highly realistic portrait of the intellectual, accompanied by his name and the birth and death dates. The effigy is modeled with notable depth and detail, especially the facial features and the serene expression characteristic of official portraits of the era. The reverse shows the state coat of arms of the People's Republic of Bulgaria, with the heraldic lion surrounded by a crown of ears of grain and crowned by a star, together with the denomination of 5 Leva and the issue date. The surfaces exhibit an excellent proof finish, with deep mirrored fields contrasting with the satin reliefs, creating a visually high-quality presentation. The specimen remains virtually pristine, with minimal signs of handling and extraordinary sharpness in all details, in accordance with the PF67 grade. This issue forms part of the series of commemorative coins dedicated to major Bulgarian cultural figures and constitutes a tribute to one of the most influential figures of Bulgaria’s national and literary renaissance.

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