100 Lei (Publius Ovidius Naso) 2008 front 100 Lei (Publius Ovidius Naso) 2008 back
100 Lei (Publius Ovidius Naso) 2008 photo
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100 Lei Publius Ovidius Naso

2008 year
Gold (.900) 6.452 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
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#52910
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

In the center, the bust of Ovidius reproduced after his statue from Constance, right, the year "2008", underlined by a garland, top side text "PUBLIUS OVIDIUS NASO" and bottom side text "o A.D. VIII o TOMIS o A.D. XVII o".

Lettering:
PUBLIUS OVIDIUS NASO
o A.D. VIII o TOMIS o A.D. XVII o
2008

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Publius Ovidius Naso 100 Lei coin from Romania, minted in 2008, features an image of the Romanian poet and writer Mihai Eminescu on its obverse side. Eminescu is considered one of the greatest Romanian poets of all time, and his works have had a significant impact on Romanian literature and culture. The coin's reverse side features an image of a Romanian peasant woman, symbolizing the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  250 - - - - - -

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