Bulgaria 5 stotinki Ferdinand I KM-24 MS 64 PCGS CuNi coin 1913

The Bulgaria 5 stotinki coin dated 1913 is a representative circulation issue from the reign of King Ferdinand I, reflecting the official heraldry and artistic style of the Kingdom of Bulgaria on the eve of the First World War. Struck in copper-nickel, this small denomination played an essential role in everyday commerce while carrying strong national symbolism.

The obverse features the crowned coat of arms of Bulgaria placed at the center. A heraldic lion stands proudly on a vertically lined shield, surmounted by an ornate royal crown with arches and a central cross. Surrounding the emblem is the inscription “Bulgaria” in Cyrillic, separated by small star symbols. The design is enclosed by a beaded border that adds structure and emphasizes the authority of the royal insignia. Fine engraving details are visible in the lion’s mane, shield texture, and crown elements.

The reverse displays the denomination five stotinki in the center, with the date 1913 positioned below. The numeral and inscription are framed by a symmetrical wreath composed of laurel and oak branches, symbolizing victory, strength, and endurance. At the base of the wreath, floral elements and a ribbon provide decorative balance. A dotted rim completes the composition.

Issued during a period of political ambition and modernization, this coin captures the character of Bulgarian royal-era coinage. Certified by PCGS as MS64, it offers collectors an attractive, well-preserved example of early 20th-century Bulgarian minor currency.

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