20 Bani - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1876 front 20 Bani - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1876 back
20 Bani - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1876 photo
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20 Bani - Carol I Pattern Strike

1876 year
Nickel brass 7.9 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
Prince
Carol I (1866-1881)
Type
Pattern
Year
1876
Value
20 Bani (0.20)
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
7.9 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#149732
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Outer pearl circle, inscription ALLIAGE SEBILLOT, inside cord circle PARIS.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ALLIAGE SEBILLOT
PARIS

Translation: SEBILLOT ALLOY

Edge

Milled

Comment

The Sebillot Alloy Alpaca is made of Copper, Nickel and Zinc.

http://romaniancoins.org/20bani1876.html
https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/romania-20-bani-km-pn32-1876-cuid-1102365-duid-1558519

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Bani - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1876 coin is a rare and unique coin that was minted during the reign of King Carol I of Romania. It is believed that only 200 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.