© Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG
© Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG
1 Leu Pattern
1992 year| Aluminium | 3.98 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 1 Leu (1 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 3.98 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#310413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMANIA
1
LEU
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Leu coin was designed by Romanian artist and engraver, Ioan Bolborea, and it features a unique pattern that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's design includes a stylized image of a traditional Romanian peasant, surrounded by intricate geometric patterns and motifs that are inspired by Romanian folk art. The use of aluminum as the material for the coin was a deliberate choice, as it was intended to symbolize the country's industrialization and modernization efforts in the early 1990s. Overall, the Pattern 1 Leu coin is a beautiful and meaningful representation of Romanian culture and history.
