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100 Lei - Carol II Pattern
1939 year| Gold clad bronze | - | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Carol II (1930-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1939 |
| Value | 100 Lei |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Gold clad bronze |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#183145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
Reeded
Comment
Sold by Heritage Auctions, Auction #3061, 7 January 2018, lot #31280. 900.00 USD + bp., in MS63 NGC slab.Sold by Heritage Auctions, Auction #3049, 13 September 2016, lot #31341. 1'762.50 USD + bp., in MS63 NGC slab.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 100 Lei - Carol II (Pattern) 1939 coin was designed by the Romanian sculptor and engraver, Costin Petrescu. Petrescu was a prominent artist in Romania during the early 20th century, and his work can be found on many Romanian coins and banknotes from that era. The coin's design features a portrait of King Carol II on the obverse, and the Romanian coat of arms on the reverse. The use of gold clad bronze in the coin's minting process adds an extra layer of intrigue to its design and composition.
