© Schäffer, Erwin; Stambuliu, Bogdan, România proiecte, probe monetare, şi catalogul monedelor emise, vol. I
© Schäffer, Erwin; Stambuliu, Bogdan, România proiecte, probe monetare, şi catalogul monedelor emise, vol. I
10 Lei
1870 year| Nickel | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Prince | Carol I (1866-1881) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1870 |
| Value | 10 Lei |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#396948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Face value and date in the middle of a wreath composed on the left side by a laurel branch and on the right by an oak branch
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
LEI
1870
Translation:
10
LEI
1870
Edge
Plain
Comment
Gold and silver versions are also known
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Lei 1870 coin was designed by Romanian artist and engraver, Ion N. Lahovary, and it features a unique and intricate design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Romanian coat of arms, while the reverse side features an image of a peasant woman holding a sheaf of wheat and a sickle, symbolizing the country's agricultural history and tradition. The coin's design was meant to reflect the country's desire for independence and self-determination, and it has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
