1 Leu 1951-1952 front 1 Leu 1951-1952 back
1 Leu 1951-1952 photo
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1 Leu

 
Aluminium 0.61 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
Period
People's Republic (1947-1965)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1951-1952
Value
1 Leu
Currency
Second leu (1947-1952)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
0.61 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
28 January 1952
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#2771
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
LEU
1951

Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu

Edge

Plain

Comment

The 1952 mintage is very rare - only a very small number released shortly before the monetary reform on January 26/27, 1952.

Interesting fact

The 1 Leu coin from Romania, minted between 1951 and 1952, was made of aluminum, which is a relatively lightweight metal. This made it easier to produce and handle, but it also meant that the coin was more prone to wear and tear over time. As a result, many of these coins have survived in circulation and are still used today, making them a popular collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1951  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Leu 1951-1952 coin.