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100 Lei Dimitrie Cantemir
2007 year| Gold (.900) | 6.452 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 100 Lei 100 RON = USD 22 |
| Currency | Fourth leu (2005-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.452 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#83284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
In the middle, the portrait of Dimitrie Cantemir; on the outer ring, in the upper part and in the lower part respectively, the circular inscriptions "DIMITRIE CANTEMIR" and "26 octombrie 1673 - 21 august 1723".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIMITRIE CANTEMIR
26 octombrie 1673 - 21 august 1723
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The Dimitrie Cantemir coin, issued in 2007, was the first gold coin issued by Romania. It has a diameter of 21 mm and a thickness of 1.2 mm, making it a relatively small coin. Despite its small size, it has a significant weight of 6.452 grams, thanks to its gold content. The coin's design features an image of Dimitrie Cantemir, a prominent Romanian historian, philosopher, and writer, on one side, and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 1,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lei (Dimitrie Cantemir) 2007 coin.
