1000 Lei (Anniversary of the 1 December 1918 Great Union) 1998 front 1000 Lei (Anniversary of the 1 December 1918 Great Union) 1998 back
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1000 Lei Anniversary of the 1 December 1918 Great Union

1998 year
Gold (.999) 31.1035 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
1000 Lei (1000&nbspROL)
Currency
Third leu (1952-2005)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
31.1035 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#81166
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

The graphic and heraldic composition symbolizes the Great Union of 1 December 1918; the main element is the "Union Hall" of Alba Iulia town; underneath, the three-cusped medallion containing the united Coat of Arms of Wallachia, Moldavia and Transylvania; over the building, engraved circularly, the slogan "SEMPER UNITIS" (united for ever); below, the inscription "ALBA IULIA"; on the lower part, engraved circularly, the date "1918 1 DECEMBRIE 1918".

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SEMPER UNITIS
ALBA IULIA
1918 1 DECEMBRIE 1918

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1998 Romanian Non-circulating coin 1000 Lei (Anniversary of the 1 December 1918 Great Union) made of Gold (.999) weighing 31.1035 g has a unique design, featuring the image of King Ferdinand I and Queen Marie, who played a significant role in Romania's union with Transylvania in 1918.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  3000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Lei (Anniversary of the 1 December 1918 Great Union) 1998 coin.