10 Lei (The History of Gold - Hinova hoard) 2008 front 10 Lei (The History of Gold - Hinova hoard) 2008 back
10 Lei (The History of Gold - Hinova hoard) 2008 photo
© Banca Naţională a României

10 Lei The History of Gold - Hinova hoard

2008 year
Gold (.999) 1.224 g 13.92 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
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
References
Numista
N#82532
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

In the upper part, from left to right, a vertical row of four bell-shaped necklace parts, the inscription "TEZAURUL" written from bottom to top, a vertical row of three bi-pyramidal necklace parts, the horizontal inscription on two rows "DE LA HINOVA" and the cylindrical open muff - the most important item of the Hinova hoard; below, two horizontal rows of bi-pyramidal necklace parts.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TEZAURUL
DE LA HINOVA

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 10 Lei (The History of Gold - Hinova hoard) 2008 from Romania made of Gold (.999) weighing 1.224 g is that it is a part of a limited edition collection of coins issued by the Romanian National Bank to commemorate the history of gold coins in Romania. The coin features an image of a ancient gold coin from the Hinova hoard, which was discovered in 1977 and is considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Romania. The coin's design is meant to highlight the rich history and cultural heritage of Romania, and its gold content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and gold enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  500 - - - - - -

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