Heritage Auctions

500 Lei – Romania

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 2050 years since the creation of the centralized and independent Dacian state

Context

Years: 1982–1983

Issuer: Romania

Period:

(1965—1989)

Currency:

(1952—2005)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,000

Material

Diameter: 25 mm

Weight: 8 g

Gold weight: 7.20 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #99

Numista: #81144

Value

Exchange value: 500 ROL

Bullion value: $1132.29

Obverse

Inscription:

REPUBLICA SOCIALISTA ROMANIA

1982

900/1000 FINE GOLD

500 LEI

Translation:

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF ROMANIA

1982

900/1000 FINE GOLD

500 LEI

Script: Latin

Languages: Romanian, Latin

Reverse

Inscription:

· 2050 · ANI · DE · LA · CREAREA · STATULUI · DAC · CENTRALIZAT · SI · INDEPENDENT · 1980 ·

Translation:

2050 Years Since the Creation of the Centralized and Independent Dacian State 1980

Script: Latin

Language: Romanian

Edge

Flat edge with three rhombi and three waving lines engraved

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	(FM)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1982	FM	—
1983	FM	1,000	Proof

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