© Chilian
© Chilian
100 Lei - Mihai I
| Nickel plated iron | 8.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Michael I (1927-1930, 1940-1947) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1943-1944 |
| Value | 100 Lei |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Nickel plated iron |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 August 1947 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2385 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Crown divides wreath with date and value within
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 LEI
1943
Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu
Edge
Incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: NIHIL SINE DEO
Translation: NOTHING WITHOUT GOD
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of King Mihai I, who was the last king of Romania and ruled from 1927 until the abolition of the monarchy in 1947. Despite his association with the coin, King Mihai I was actually known for his opposition to the communist regime that took power in Romania in 1945, and he was eventually forced to abdicate and go into exile.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 40590000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 21289446 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lei - Mihai I 1943-1944 coin.
