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2 Lei - Carol I
| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Carol I (1881-1914) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1894-1901 |
| Value | 2 Lei |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the Kingdom.
Denomination "2 LEI" / year / "ROMANIA".
External grenetis.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMANIA
2 L
NIHIL SINE DEO
1894
Translation: Nothing without God
Engraver: Anton Scharff
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Some coins may look Proof, but they are just first issues with unused dies, so, details are very sharp.Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of King Carol I, who was the first king of Romania and ruled from 1881 until his death in 1914. The coin was minted during his reign, and it's interesting to note that King Carol I was a member of the German royal family, and his portrait on the coin reflects his German heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 87279 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 | 12476 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lei - Carol I 1894-1901 coin.
