Bulgaria 10 leva Ilinden Preobrazhenie Bell PR69 PCGS silver coin 2013

The Bulgaria 10 Leva silver proof coin issued in 2013 commemorates the 110th anniversary of the Ilinden–Preobrazhenie Uprising of 1903, one of the defining movements in the struggle for national liberation. The obverse features a large, prominently sculpted church bell inscribed with the year “1903”. The bell appears suspended above a textured background resembling rugged mountain terrain and wooden beams, symbolizing the villages and revolutionary fortifications of the uprising. Around the edge runs the inscription “110 ГОДИНИ ОТ ИЛИНДЕНСКО-ПРЕОБРАЖЕНСКОТО ВЪСТАНИЕ”, forming a solemn tribute to the event.

The reverse presents an elaborate historical composition framed by oak branches — a symbol of resilience and courage. At the center stand two revolutionaries: one holding a flag, the other armed and ready for battle, evoking the heroism of the uprising’s participants. Beneath them lies an emblematic lion, a traditional Bulgarian symbol of freedom and national identity. Surrounding the scene are the inscriptions “БЪЛГАРСКА НАРОДНА БАНКА”, the year “2013”, and the denomination “10 ЛЕВА”.

Certified PCGS PR69DCAM, the coin displays exceptional proof quality with deep cameo contrast and finely rendered details. Rich in historical symbolism, it is a meaningful addition for collectors focused on Bulgarian heritage, independence movements, and modern commemorative silver issues.

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