1 Leu - Ferdinand I (Pattern Strike) 1922 front 1 Leu - Ferdinand I (Pattern Strike) 1922 back
1 Leu - Ferdinand I (Pattern Strike) 1922 photo
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1 Leu - Ferdinand I Pattern Strike

1922 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Romania
King
Ferdinand I (1914-1927)
Type
Pattern
Year
1922
Value
1 Leu
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#91797
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

1 LEU

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Leu - Ferdinand I (Pattern Strike) 1922 from Romania made of Bronze is that it was designed by the Romanian sculptor and engraver, Dimitrie Paciureanu. He was a prominent artist of the time and his work can be seen on many Romanian coins and banknotes. The coin features a portrait of King Ferdinand I on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. It was minted in 1922 as a pattern strike, which means it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. As a result, only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.