1 Leu
1949 year| Lead | 3.19 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1947-1965) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 1 Leu |
| Currency | Second leu (1947-1952) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 3.19 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#397464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value, denomination and the year of minting.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 LEU
1949
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Leu 1949 was designed by the Romanian sculptor and engraver, Constantin Popovici. He was a prominent artist in Romania during the early 20th century and was known for his work on various coins, medals, and banknotes. The Pattern 1 Leu 1949 was one of his most notable works, and it features a portrait of King Carol II of Romania on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the Romanian coat of arms. The coin was never officially released into circulation, but it was minted in small quantities as a pattern coin, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
