10 Bani - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1905 front 10 Bani - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1905 back
10 Bani - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1905 photo
© Stacks Bowers

10 Bani - Carol I Pattern Strike

1905 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Romania
King
Carol I (1881-1914)
Type
Pattern
Year
1905
Value
10 Bani (0.10)
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#92083
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10 BANI
1905

Edge

Plain

Comment

Stamb-50-1.9
No hole.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Bani - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1905 from Romania made of Copper is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was designed by the Romanian engraver, Ion N. Lahovary, and features a portrait 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.