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1 Ban - Radu I ND
| Copper | 0.5 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Wallachia (Moldavia and Wallachia) |
|---|---|
| Voivode | Radu I (1377-1383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1377-1383 |
| Value | 1 Ban = ½ Denar = ⅓ Ducat |
| Currency | Ducat (1364-1714) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#26685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Cross with stars in each quarter and surrounded by a ring of dots
Comment
Principality of Wallachia (1310–1859)Voivode or Duke Radu 1 (Life :1290-1383) (Reign:1377-1383)
Reverse variant - VIΓDIVDD
Obverse variant - Cross with stars and dots beetwen the stars
Reverse variant - IWΓDIVЯD
Obverse variant - Cross with stars
Interesting fact
The 1 Ban coin from Wallachia, minted during the reign of Radu I (1377-1383), was made of copper and weighed 0.5 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today. Its rarity is due in part to the fact that many of these coins were likely lost or destroyed over time, as they were used extensively in trade and commerce during the medieval period. As a result, finding a well-preserved example of this coin can be a significant achievement for collectors of ancient coins.
