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12 Ducat - Carol II Galben Mare ND

1940 year
Gold (.900) 42 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
King
Carol II (1930-1940)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1940
Value
12 Ducats (129)
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
42 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#181836
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

The king on horseback riding left, wearing royal guard uniform and the cloak of Michael the Brave's Order, holding marshall baton. In exergue two branches, above them inscription 10 ANI meaning "10 YEARS". Along the edge, at the bottom left, the name of the engraver, E.W. BECKER.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAROL II REGELE ROMANILOR
10
ANI

Translation:
Carol II, King of Romania
10 Years

Comment

Issued through Law 1775 from June 1940 as decorative coins.

Interesting fact

The 12 Ducat - Carol II (Galben Mare) ND (1940) coin from Romania is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 100 pieces minted.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1940)  348 - - - - - -

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