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2 Lei - Carol I
| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Prince | Carol I (1866-1881) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1872-1876 |
| 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#24463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
The value on top of a wreath and the country name at the top
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMANIA
2 LEI
Edge
Reeded
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 obverse of the coin features a portrait of King Carol I, who was the first king of Romania and ruled from 1866 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 nobility and was chosen to be the first king of Romania due to his military experience and his connections to European royal families. This coin is a representation of the country's history and its connections to European royalty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | 262000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 | 1745000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 | 3092500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 | 653255 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1872-1876 coin.
