Bulgaria 5 leva 50 Years of the Anti-Fascist Uprising PR68 PCGS silver coin 1973

The Bulgaria 5 Leva silver commemorative coin dated 1973 was issued to mark fifty years since the September Anti-Fascist Uprising of 1923, an event deeply embedded in Bulgaria’s twentieth-century political history. Produced during the period of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria, this coin combines historical commemoration with expressive sculptural design.

The reverse displays a powerful multi-figure relief portraying revolutionary fighters advancing together. In the foreground, a kneeling insurgent operates a mounted machine gun, while behind him stand armed figures carrying rifles and supporting a large banner stretched across the composition. The figures are shown in dynamic motion, emphasizing unity, struggle, and determination. Around the upper rim is the inscription “СЕПТЕМВРИЙСКО АНТИФАШИСТКО ВЪСТАНИЕ,” while the date “1923” is engraved prominently at the bottom.

The obverse features the emblem of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria. A rampant lion stands within a wreath of wheat ears, topped by a five-pointed star. Beneath the emblem appear the dates “681” and “1944,” incorporated into the heraldic shield. The surrounding legend reads “НАРОДНА РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ,” with the denomination written in words as “ПЕТ ЛЕВА,” and the year of issue “1973” below.

Struck in silver with prooflike cameo surfaces, this coin is certified by PCGS as PR68 CAM, offering excellent contrast and sharp detail. A strong addition for collectors of Bulgarian history, political themes, and high-grade certified silver coins.

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