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LOT 3474
Bulgaria. Republic CU 2 Leva. Dated 2017. Sofia mint. Commemorative issue of 140 years since the birth of Elin Pelin. Dies by Plamen Chernev and Preslav Chernev.
140 ГОДИНИ ОТ РОЖДЕНИЕТО НА ЕЛИН ПЕЛИН, facing bust of writer Elin Pelin, head turned slightly to left; Елинъ Пелинъ below / БЪЛГАРСКА НАРОДНА БАНКА, coat-of-arms, date and denomination below. KM 343. (NGC graded PF 65 RD ULTRA CAMEO (#8536636-001).).
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3474
Bulgaria. Republic CU 2 Leva.
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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