© Asociaţia Culturală "Memoria Sucevei", Bogdan Costin, Alexandru Pînzar (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0)
© Asociaţia Culturală "Memoria Sucevei", Bogdan Costin, Alexandru Pînzar (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0)
1 Ban - Basarab II ND
| Silver | 0.30 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Wallachia (Moldavia and Wallachia) |
|---|---|
| Voivode | Basarab II (1442-1444) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1442-1443 |
| Value | 1 Ban = ½ Denar = ⅓ Ducat |
| Currency | Ducat (1364-1714) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.30 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#234794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield with eight bars. Golden eagle with spread wings standing on the shield. Seven-pointed star in right field.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Ban - Basarab II ND (1442-1443) from Wallachia (Moldavia and Wallachia) made of Silver weighing 0.30 g is that it features a unique blend of Gothic and Byzantine influences in its design, reflecting the cultural and artistic exchange that occurred during the reign of Basarab II. The coin's obverse features a depiction of the prince in a Gothic-style crown, while the reverse bears a Byzantine-style cross, highlighting the blending of artistic traditions that characterized the era.
