© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
2 Lei - Ferdinand I Essai
1924 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1914-1927) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1924 |
| Value | 2 Lei |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#91893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Value with eight knotted ears of wheat below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BUN PENTRU
2 LEI
ESSAI
Translation:
Good for 2 Lei
Trial
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Lei - Ferdinand I (Essai) 1924 from Romania made of Copper-nickel is that it was designed by the Romanian sculptor and engraver, Costin Petrescu. Petrescu was a prominent artist in Romania during the early 20th century, and his work can be found on many Romanian coins and banknotes from that era. The coin's design features a portrait of King Ferdinand I on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other, and it was minted in a limited quantity as a trial or "essai" coin, which makes it a rare and valuable collector's item.
