1 Leu - Carol I 1894-1901 front 1 Leu - Carol I 1894-1901 back
1 Leu - Carol I 1894-1901 photo
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1 Leu - Carol I

 
Silver (.835) 5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
King
Carol I (1881-1914)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1894-1901
Value
1 Leu
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#14636
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

The Royal Coat af Arms with the royal moto NIHIL SINE DEO

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROMANIA
1 L
NIHIL SINE DEO
1900

Translation: Nothing without God

Engraver: Anton Scharff

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Some coins may look Proof, but they are just first issues with unused dies, so, details are very sharp.

Interesting fact

The 1 Leu coin from Romania, featuring Carol I, was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1894, just a year after Romania had gained its independence from the Ottoman Empire. The coin's design, featuring a portrait of Carol I, was meant to symbolize the country's newfound independence and sovereignty.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1894  1500000 - - - - - -
1900  798800 - - - - - -
1901  369614 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Leu - Carol I 1894-1901 coin.