100 Lei (Junimea) 2013 front 100 Lei (Junimea) 2013 back
100 Lei (Junimea) 2013 photo
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100 Lei Junimea

2013 year
Gold (.900) 6.452 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
Issuing bank
National Bank of Romania (Banca Națională a României)
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2013
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
References
Numista
N#81381
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

The portrait and name of the founding father of “Junimea” - Titu Maiorescu, depicted together with the instruments of his literary activity: the books and the quill; the circular inscription “SOCIETATEA LITERARA JUNIMEA - 150 ANI”.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOCIETATEA LITERARA JUNIMEA - 150 ANI
TITU MAIORESCU

Edge

Milled

Comment

Junimea was a Romanian literary society founded in Iaşi in 1863, through the initiative of several foreign-educated personalities led by Titu Maiorescu, Petre P. Carp, Vasile Pogor, Theodor Rosetti and Iacob Negruzzi. The foremost personality and mentor of the society was Maiorescu, who, through the means of scientific papers and essays, helped establish the basis of the modern Romanian culture. Junimea was the most influential intellectual and political association from Romania in the 19th century.

Interesting fact

The 100 Lei (Junimea) 2013 gold coin from Romania has a unique design, featuring a portrait of Queen Marie of Romania, also known as Queen Marie of the Romanians, on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the Romanian coat of arms. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation but rather for collectors and investors. It is made of gold with a purity of .900, which means it contains 90% gold, and it weighs 6.452 grams. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and its design and gold content make it a sought-after piece among numismatists and gold investors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2013  250 - - - - - -

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