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© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
10 Bani ROMANA; without star
1952 year| Copper-nickel | 1.8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1947-1965) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1952 |
| Value | 10 Bani (0.10 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1996 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#133862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Oak leaf wreath surround the denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
BANI
1952
Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM#84.1 (ROMANA; without star)KM#84.2 (ROMANA; with star)
KM#84.3 (ROMINA)
Coat of Arms of Romanian People's Republic: March 1948 – 1952. (No Star in the top centre of the wreath made of Wheat ears)
Coat of Arms of Romanian People's Republic: 1952 – 1965. (Star in the top centre of the wreath made of Wheat ears)
Interesting fact
The 10 Bani coin from Romania, minted in 1952, was the first coin to feature the image of a famous Romanian person. The coin features the portrait of Mihai Eminescu, a renowned Romanian poet and writer who is considered one of the greatest Romanian poets of all time. This coin was a departure from the traditional designs featuring monarchs or national symbols, and it marked a new era in Romanian numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 37900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Bani (ROMANA; without star) 1952 coin.
