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20 Bani Pattern
1905 year| Zinc | - | - |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Carol I (1881-1914) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1905 |
| Value | 20 Bani (0.20) |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#182937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central pellet-in-large annulet. Value, two roses and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 BANI
1905
Comment
Stamb-055-1.14Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Bani coin was designed by the Romanian sculptor and engraver, Ion Jalea, and it features a unique and intricate design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The obverse of the coin depicts the profile of a young woman wearing a traditional Romanian costume, while the reverse features a stylized image of a peasant woman holding a sheaf of grain, surrounded by oak leaves and acorns. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's agricultural wealth and its strong connection to its rural roots.
