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1 Leu
1963 year| Nickel clad steel | 5.06 g | 24.6 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1947-1965) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1963 |
| Value | 1 Leu (1 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel |
| Weight | 5.06 g |
| Diameter | 24.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1996 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
1 over a farm scene with a tractor to the right. The sun is at the back behind two mountains.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
LEU
Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Leu 1963 coin was designed by the Romanian artist and engraver, Ion Ionescu-Dumitriu. He was a well-known artist in Romania and designed several coins and banknotes for the country. The coin features the image of a woman representing the Romanian people, surrounded by wheat ears and the inscription "Romania" in a circular pattern. The design was meant to symbolize the country's agricultural heritage and its connection to the land.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 71910000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Leu 1963 coin.
