Bulgaria 50 leva Tsar Ivan Assen II Church Architecture PR66 PCGS Ag coin 1981

The Bulgaria 50 Leva 1981 silver commemorative coin honors Tsar Ivan Assen II and forms part of the grand program celebrating the 1300th Anniversary of the Bulgarian State. Issued with a face value of fifty leva, this piece reflects the cultural, architectural, and political achievements of medieval Bulgaria during one of its most powerful eras.

The reverse showcases an impressive architectural composition representing a medieval church complex associated with the reign of Tsar Ivan Assen II. The structure features massive fortified walls, towers, arched windows, and a prominent central dome crowned with a cross. The name “Tarnovo” appears above the building, linking the design to the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. The scene is rendered in sharp relief against mirrored fields, emphasizing stone textures, vertical lines, and the monumental character of the architecture.

The obverse depicts two standing medieval figures in ceremonial attire. One holds a scroll covered with stylized inscriptions, while the other is dressed in military garments with a cloak and sword, symbolizing state authority and governance. Decorative inscriptions flank the figures, and a dotted border frames the composition, reinforcing its historical atmosphere.

Tsar Ivan Assen II was a key ruler of the Second Bulgarian Empire, under whom Bulgaria experienced political stability, territorial expansion, and cultural flourishing. Struck in Proof silver and certified by PCGS as PR66 DCAM, this coin offers strong visual contrast and historical depth, making it a compelling choice for collectors of medieval history, architecture, and certified Bulgarian silver coinage.

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