**◆◇NGC MS61 1913 Bulgaria 1 Lev Silver Coin Ferdinand I KM#31 Excellent Condition Rare◇◆** Thank you for viewing this NGC-certified 1913 Bulgarian silver coin. **Product Details** - **Issuing Country:** Kingdom of Bulgaria - **Year of Issue:** 1913 - **Mint Location:** Sofia - **Monarch:** Ferdinand I (Reigned 1887-1918) - **Face Value:** 1 Lev - **Material:** Silver (.835) - **Weight:** Approximately 5.0g - **Diameter:** Approximately 23mm - **KM Number:** KM#31 - **Mintage:** 3,500,000 pieces **Grading Information** - **Grading Company:** NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) - **Grade:** MS 61 (Mint State 61 - uncirculated) - **Certification Number:** 8501577-023 - **Slab Case:** Comes in an official NGC case. *Note: MS61 indicates good quality with remaining luster and slight contact marks.* **Coin Features and Historical Significance** This 1 Lev silver coin was minted under the reign of Ferdinand I, who significantly changed Bulgaria's geopolitical landscape in 1913. - **Obverse:** - Portrait of Emperor Ferdinand I - Left-facing bust crowned with a laurel wreath - Elegantly captures the dignified monarch. - **Reverse:** - Central face value "1 ЛЕВЪ" (1 Lev) - Year of issue "1913" - Surrounding symbols of prosperity and peace, including: - Ears of wheat (symbolizing fertility) - Laurel branches (symbolizing victory and honor) - A rose (the national flower of Bulgaria) - These elements form a beautiful wreath decoration. The coin's MS61 condition showcases its superior quality amongst early 20th-century Balkan silver coins. **Historical Background** The year 1913 was a crucial turning point for Bulgaria after the Balkan War. Ferdinand I's reign was marked by Bulgaria's modernization and territorial expansion, with this silver coin symbolizing the era's prosperity and ambition. The Kingdom of Bulgaria issued high-quality silver coins according to the Latin Monetary Union standards, making this coin a valuable relic capturing a historic moment before World War I. **Condition of the Item** - **Coin Condition:** NGC MS61 Grade (Uncirculated) - **Special Notes:** - Original luster preserved well. - Design details are clear and well-defined. - Authentication and grading guaranteed by NGC. - Fully protected in a slab case. - Excellent condition for a coin over 110 years old. *Note: The authenticity and grade are guaranteed as graded by NGC.* **Market Value and Rarity** - High-grade NGC-certified item - An antique coin with over 110 years of history - Popular among European royal coin collectors - Symbolizes a historical turning point in the Balkan Peninsula - Beautiful design featuring symbols of prosperity and peace - Exceptional preservation among early 20th-century Balkan coins. **Payment Method** - Yahoo! Easy Payment. **Authenticity Guarantee** Coins are certified by NGC. If it is determined a counterfeit, a full refund will be issued. **A rare antique coin blending history and art** **Seize the opportunity to own a piece of Balkan history.** Bidding is warmly awaited!