1000 Lei - Mihai I (Essai) 1946 front 1000 Lei - Mihai I (Essai) 1946 back
1000 Lei - Mihai I (Essai) 1946 photo
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1000 Lei - Mihai I Essai

1946 year
Aluminium - -
Description
Issuer
Romania
King
Michael I (1927-1930, 1940-1947)
Type
Pattern
Year
1946
Value
1000 Lei
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Aluminium
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#159212
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROMANIA
1000
LEI

Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1000 Lei - Mihai I (Essai) 1946 is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was created as a trial coin, and its design was meant to be a prototype for a new series of coins. However, the design was ultimately not adopted, and the coin remained a pattern, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.