Bulgaria 500 leva European Community St. Theodor Stratilat PR67 PCGS silver 1993

The Bulgaria 500 Leva 1993 silver commemorative coin is dedicated to Saint Theodor Stratilat and reflects Bulgaria’s cultural and spiritual dialogue with Europe in the early 1990s. Issued with a face value of five hundred leva, this coin combines religious heritage with a modern European theme expressed through the abbreviation EUC.

The reverse features a striking stylized portrait of Saint Theodor Stratilat. His face appears fragmented into geometric blocks, resembling an ancient stone icon or mosaic wall. Strong facial features, flowing hair, and a full beard emphasize strength, vigilance, and moral resolve. The denomination “500 leva” is positioned to the right, seamlessly integrated into the artistic composition. The textured surface and layered relief give the design a monumental, timeless character.

The obverse presents a modern symbolic composition centered on the inscription “EUC,” surrounded by a circle of small stars. Around the rim runs the inscription “Republic of Bulgaria,” rendered bilingually, while the year 1993 is placed beneath the central motif. The contrast between contemporary symbolism and classical relief reflects Bulgaria’s evolving European orientation.

Saint Theodor Stratilat is venerated as a warrior saint and protector, symbolizing courage, faith, and resilience. Struck in Proof silver and certified by PCGS as PR67 DCAM, this coin offers deep mirrored fields, sharp relief, and strong visual appeal. A meaningful collectible for those interested in religious iconography, European themes, and certified Bulgarian silver coinage.

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