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100 Lei - Carol II Pattern
1940 year| Gold clad bronze | - | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Carol II (1930-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1940 |
| Value | 100 Lei |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Gold clad bronze |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#183206 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMANIA
1930 1940
8 IUNIE 8 IUNIE
NIHIL SINE DEO
100 LEI
Engraver: Emil Wilhelm Becker
Interesting fact
The Pattern 100 Lei - Carol II (Pattern) 1940 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 rarity.
