10 Lei (Hariclea Darclée) 2010 front 10 Lei (Hariclea Darclée) 2010 back
10 Lei (Hariclea Darclée) 2010 photo
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10 Lei Hariclea Darclée

2010 year
Silver (.999) 31.103 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2010
Value
10 Lei 10 RON = USD 2.20
Currency
Fourth leu (2005-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.103 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#81924
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

In the foreground, the portrait of soprano Hariclea Darclée; in the background, a sequence of four pitches at the beginning of Vissi d’arte aria in Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca; above, the inscription “HARICLEA DARCLEE“; below, the years “1860” and “1939” and to the right the soprano’s signature.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HARICLEA DARCLEE
1860
1939

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The Hariclea Darclée coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hariclea Darclée, a famous Romanian soprano who was known for her outstanding performances in opera houses around the world. The coin's design features an image of Darclée on the obverse, along with the inscription "Hariclea Darclée" and the year of her birth and death. The reverse of the coin features a stylized image of a lyre, which is a symbol of music and the arts. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and music enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2010  1000 - - - - - -

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