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1 Leu - Carol I
| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Carol I (1881-1914) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1884-1885 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#18311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 L
NIHIL SINE DEO
B 1884
Translation:
1 L
NOTHING WITHOUT GOD
B 1884
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Nihil sine Deo (Nothing without God/'s will/) was the motto of the Romanian Kingdom (1878-1947) while ruled by the Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen dynasty.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 the first silver coin to be introduced in Romania, and it was also the first coin to bear the image of a Romanian monarch.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 B | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 B | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1884-1885 coin.
