2 Bani - Carol I 1882 front 2 Bani - Carol I 1882 back
2 Bani - Carol I 1882 photo
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2 Bani - Carol I

1882 year
Copper 2 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
King
Carol I (1881-1914)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1882
Value
2 Bani (0.02)
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#9181
Rarity index
32%

Reverse

Coat of arms of the Kingdom.
Denomination "2 BANI" / year, letter and mark of workshop.

Grenetis outside.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
18 82
NIHIL SINE DEO
B
2 BANI

Translation:
18 82
NOTHING WITHOUT GOD
B
2 BANI

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.

Interesting fact

The 2 Bani - Carol I 1882 coin was designed by the Romanian engraver and artist, Ion Georgescu. He was a prominent figure in Romanian numismatics and designed many coins during his career, including this one. The coin features a portrait of King Carol I on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. It's a rare and valuable coin, especially in good condition, and is highly sought after by collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1882 B 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 1882 coin.