Bulgaria 1 lev April Uprising Against Turks PR68 PCGS bronze coin 1976

This 1976 Bulgaria 1 Lev “April Uprising” commemorative coin, certified PCGS PR68RD, pays homage to the 100th anniversary of the April Uprising — a defining moment in Bulgaria’s national revival and the struggle for liberation. Struck in bronze with an intense red proof finish, it impresses with its crisp engraving and expressive patriotic imagery.

On the obverse, two crossed flintlock pistols dominate the design, symbolizing the armed resistance of Bulgarian revolutionaries. Above them appears the legendary phrase “Свобода или смърт” (Freedom or Death), the moral code of the uprising’s fighters. The outer ring displays “Априлско въстание • Сто години”, with the date 1876 placed just beneath the pistols. Every element is sharply rendered, enhancing the proof’s reflective beauty.

The reverse shows the emblematic Bulgarian lion, standing proudly atop the 1 Лев denomination. Surrounding inscriptions — “Народна република България” and the date 1976 — are arranged in a balanced circular frame with two small star separators. This classic national symbol reinforces the coin’s historic significance.

With its high proof grade, strong strike, and deep red surfaces, this coin is a meaningful addition to any world or historical collection.

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