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© Banca Naţională a României
10 Lei History of Gold - Cucuteni Băiceni Hoard
2006 year| Gold (.999) | 1.224 g | 13.92 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 10 Lei 10 RON = USD 2.20 |
| Currency | Fourth leu (2005-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.224 g |
| Diameter | 13.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#83361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
In the middle, the depiction of the cheek piece of the gold helmet in the Cucuteni-Băiceni hoard with a figure performing a ritual; on the outer part, the circular inscription "TEZAURUL CUCUTENI BAICENI".
Script: Latin
Lettering: TEZAURUL CUCUTENI BAICENI
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The Cucuteni Băiceni Hoard, which is featured on the 10 Lei coin from Romania, is considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. It is a collection of 235 gold objects, including vessels, jewelry, and coins, that date back to the 4th millennium BC. The hoard was discovered in 1965 in the village of Băiceni, in the Cucuteni region of Romania, and is believed to have been buried by a prehistoric culture known as the Cucuteni-Trypillian culture. The hoard is now housed at the National Museum of Romanian History in Bucharest.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lei (History of Gold - Cucuteni Băiceni Hoard) 2006 coin.
