1 Leu - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1869 front 1 Leu - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1869 back
1 Leu - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1869 photo
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1 Leu - Carol I Pattern Strike

1869 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Romania
Prince
Carol I (1866-1881)
Type
Pattern
Year
1869
Value
1 Leu
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#91385
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROMANIA
1
LEU
1869

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Leu - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1869 from Romania made of Silver is a rare and valuable coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was designed by Anton Scharff and features the image of King Carol I on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. The coin was never circulated and was only used as a pattern, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.