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12½ Lei – Romania

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: 40th Anniversary of the Reign of Carol I

Context

Year: 1906

Issuer: Romania

Period:

Ruler: Carol I

Currency:

(1867—1947)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 32,000

Material

Diameter: 19 mm

Weight: 4.03 g

Gold weight: 3.63 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #36

Numista: #49141

Value

Bullion value: $570.39

Obverse

Inscription:

CAROL I REGE AL ROMANIEI • 1866-1906

A. MICHAUX

Translation:

CAROL I KING OF ROMANIA • 1866-1906

A. MICHAUX

Script: Latin

Languages: Romanian, French

Engraver: Alphonse Michaux

Reverse

Inscription:

PRIN STATORNICIE LA ISBINDA

12½ LEI

Translation:

Prince Stirbey to Victory

12½ Lei

Script: Latin

Language: Romanian

Engraver: Alphonse Michaux

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint of Belgium	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1906	—	32,000

💎 Extremely Rare