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2 Bani - Carol I
1867 year| Copper | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Prince | Carol I (1866-1881) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1867 |
| Value | 2 Bani (0.02) |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#28283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Value within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
BANI
1867
Edge
Plain
Comment
Nihil sine Deo (Nothing without God/'s will/) was the motto of the Romanian Kingdom (1878-1947) while ruled by the Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen dynasty.Some coins may look Proof, but they are just first issues with unused dies, so, details are very sharp.
Interesting fact
The 2 Bani - Carol I 1867 coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Carol I, who was the first king of Romania. The coin features an image of Carol I on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of copper and weighed 2 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of Romania's currency system and was widely used in everyday transactions. Today, the coin is a sought-after collector's item and is considered a piece of Romanian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 HEATON | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 WATT & CO | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Bani - Carol I 1867 coin.
