100 Lei (Birth Centenary of Carol I) 1939 front 100 Lei (Birth Centenary of Carol I) 1939 back
100 Lei (Birth Centenary of Carol I) 1939 photo
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100 Lei Birth Centenary of Carol I

1939 year
Gold (.900) 32.5 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
King
Carol II (1930-1940)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1939
Value
100 Lei
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
32.5 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#84110
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Archangel with folded wings inside circle, holding with both hands a sword. Shield with the Romanian coat of arms in front.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
100 LEI
19 39
ROMANIA

Engraver: Emil Wilhelm Becker

Edge

Grained

Comment

Sold by Kunker, Auction #298, 28 September 2017, lot #4441. 52'500 EUR + bp., in AU cleaned slab.

Interesting fact

The 100 Lei (Birth Centenary of Carol I) 1939 gold coin from Romania has a unique feature - it has a mintage of only 100 pieces, making it a highly rare and sought-after collector's item.