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© Stacks Bowers
20 Bani Pattern
1905 year| Gold plated copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Carol I (1881-1914) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1905 |
| Value | 20 Bani (0.20) |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#182918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central pellet-in-large annulet; value, two roses and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 BANI
1905
Comment
Stamb-55-1.9 var.Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Bani coin was designed by the Romanian sculptor and engraver, Ion Jalea, and it features a unique blend of Romanian and Western European artistic styles. The obverse of the coin depicts the bust of King Carol I, while the reverse features the Romanian coat of arms surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's transition from a rural, agricultural society to a modern, industrialized nation.
