10 Bani - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1867 front 10 Bani - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1867 back
10 Bani - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1867 photo
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10 Bani - Carol I Pattern Strike

1867 year
Copper-nickel - -
Description
Issuer
Romania
Prince
Carol I (1866-1881)
Type
Pattern
Year
1867
Value
10 Bani (0.10)
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#318470
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Value above the date within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
BANI
1867
WATT
& Co.

Edge

Plain

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.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Bani - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1867 coin is a rare and unique coin that was minted during the reign of King Carol I of Romania. It is believed that only 100 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists. The coin features an image of King Carol I on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other, and its copper-nickel composition gives it a distinctive reddish-brown color. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is considered a valuable addition to any coin collection.