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1000 Lei Pattern
1999 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 1000 Lei (1000 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#183211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
On the upper part, in the foreground, the portraits of His Holiness Pope John Paul II and of His Beatitude Teoctist, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church; in the background, a Latin Cross; on the lower part, the Coat of Arms of the Pontif Holy Father and of the Romanian Patriarchy; the inscriptions "VIZITA S.S. PAPA IOAN PAUL II IN ROMANIA" and "7-9 MAI 1999" are engraved circularly.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIZITA S.S. PAPA IOAN PAUL II IN ROMANIA 7-9 MAI 1999
Comment
Sold by Heritage Auctions, Auction #3057 , 7 September 2017, lot #33875. 104.00 USD + bp., in PF66 NGC slab.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1000 Lei (Pattern) 1999 from Romania made of Silver is a rare and unique coin that was minted in a limited quantity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists. It is considered a "pattern" coin because it was produced as a trial or sample coin, and not intended for general circulation. The coin features a unique design that showcases the Romanian coat of arms and other national symbols, and its silver content makes it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
