Bulgaria 10 leva Church of Pantokrator in Nessebar PR68 PCGS silver coin 2000

This 2000 Bulgaria 10 Leva “Church of Pantokrator, Nessebar” silver coin, graded PCGS PR68DCAM, celebrates one of the most remarkable architectural jewels of medieval Bulgaria. The Church of Christ Pantokrator, located in Nessebar—today a UNESCO World Heritage site—is renowned for its richly decorated façade, painted ceramics, and harmonious Byzantine-Bulgarian architectural style. This proof coin beautifully translates that heritage into detailed numismatic art.

The obverse features a finely engraved image of the Church of Pantokrator, displaying its multiple domes, arched windows, intricate brick patterns, and layered masonry typical of 13th–14th-century architecture. The level of relief captures the characteristic rhythm of vertical and horizontal decorative stripes. Surrounding the church is the inscription “Църквата Пантократор”, while the word “EURO” appears at the bottom, linking the design to Bulgaria’s European identity.

The reverse displays the coat of arms of the Republic of Bulgaria, supported by two heraldic lions with a shield at center. Below lies a scroll with “1879”, referencing the year of the Bulgarian National Bank’s establishment. The inscriptions “Българска народна банка”, “2000”, and “10 ЛЕВА” complete the composition, set against deep mirrored proof fields that heighten the cameo contrast.

With its strong architectural theme, high preservation grade, and exquisite detailing, this coin is a perfect tribute to Bulgaria’s medieval cultural heritage and an exceptional piece for collectors of architectural, historical, and proof silver issues.

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