© La Galerie Numismatique
© La Galerie Numismatique
1 Banu Pattern
1867 year| Bronze | 0.59 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Prince | Carol I (1866-1881) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1867 |
| Value | 1 Banu (0.01) |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.59 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#371284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Wreath with laurel and oak branches tied with a ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
BANU
1867
Engraver: Ludwig Christian Lauer
Comment
Unpublished pattern.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Banu coin was designed by Romanian artist and engraver, Ion N. Câmpineanu, and it features a unique blend of Romanian and Western European influences. The obverse of the coin depicts the bust of a young woman, representing the allegory of Banu, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, while the reverse features the Romanian coat of arms and the inscription "1 Banu" (meaning "one banu"). The use of bronze as the material for the coin was a deliberate choice, as it was a more affordable and accessible option for the average Romanian citizen, and it also symbolized the country's rich natural resources. Despite its relatively small weight, the Pattern 1 Banu coin is a significant piece of Romanian numismatic history and a testament to the country's cultural and artistic heritage.
