Bulgaria 10 leva First Railroad 150 Anniv. Railway Train PR69 PCGS Ag coin 2016

The Bulgarian 10 Leva 2016 “150th Anniversary of the First Railroad” silver coin commemorates the opening of Bulgaria’s earliest railway line, connecting Ruse and Varna in 1866. This historic route marked the beginning of modern transportation in the region and played a crucial role in Bulgaria’s economic and industrial development. Graded PCGS PR69DCAM, the coin exhibits an impressive deep cameo finish with strong mirrored fields and beautifully frosted reliefs.

The obverse presents a dynamic depiction of a classic steam locomotive in motion. The engraved details include the engine’s cylindrical boiler, large wheels, chimney stack, riveted panels and trailing carriages. Smoke billows upward behind the train, while railway lines extend into the foreground, adding depth and direction. The inscriptions “ПЪРВА ЖЕЛЕЗОПЪТНА ЛИНИЯ В БЪЛГАРИЯ”, РУСЕ – ВАРНА, and 150 ГОДИНИ frame the composition, emphasizing the commemorative theme.

The reverse carries the emblem of the Bulgarian National Bank: two heraldic lions guard a crowned shield with a stylized lion. Beneath it lies the year 1879, while the inscriptions БЪЛГАРСКА НАРОДНА БАНКА, 10 ЛЕВА, and 2016 complete the formal layout. The polished proof surface enhances the elegance of the national symbol.

Struck in silver with exceptional proof quality, this coin is ideal for collectors of transportation history, Bulgarian commemoratives, and premium certified issues.

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