10 Bani ROMANA; with star
1954 year| Lead | 4.87 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1947-1965) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1954 |
| Value | 10 Bani (0.10 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 4.87 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1996 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#397493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Oak leaf wreath surround the denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
BANI
1954
Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Bani coin was designed by the Romanian artist and engraver, Costin Petrescu. He was a prominent figure in Romanian numismatics and designed many coins and banknotes for Romania during the 20th century. The coin's design features a star on the obverse side, which was a symbol of the Romanian Communist Party. The coin was never issued for circulation and was only produced as a pattern piece, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
