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1 Leu - Carol I
1881 year| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Prince | Carol I (1866-1881) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1881 |
| 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#47744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMANIA
1 L
NIHIL SINE DEO
V 1881
Translation:
ROMANIA
1 L
NIHIL SINE DEO
V 1881
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 - Carol I 1881 coin was designed by the Romanian sculptor and engraver, Ion Georgescu. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of King Carol I, while the reverse depicts the Romanian coat of arms. The coin was minted in 1881 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Carol I's reign, and it was produced in a limited quantity of 10,000 pieces. Due to its rarity and historical significance, the coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 V | 1800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1881 coin.
