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2 Lei Pattern
1949 year| Brass | 2.42 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1947-1965) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 2 Lei |
| Currency | Second leu (1947-1952) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.42 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1952 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#319077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 LEI 1949
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Lei coin was designed by the Romanian artist and engraver, Ion Jalea, and it features a unique pattern on its reverse side. The pattern includes a series of interconnected circles and curves that form a stylized representation of a sunburst, which was meant to symbolize the dawn of a new era for Romania after the end of World War II. The coin's design was never adopted for circulation, but it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists due to its unique design and limited mintage.
