20 Lei (10th Anniversary of reign of Carol II) 1940 front 20 Lei (10th Anniversary of reign of Carol II) 1940 back
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20 Lei 10th Anniversary of reign of Carol II

1940 year
Gold (.900) 6.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
King
Carol II (1930-1940)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1940
Value
20 Lei
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
6.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#84112
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inside a thorn wreath with three flowers, a crown and sun rays, below the crown two entangled C's with Roman numeral II centrally (Carol II monogram), ribbon bent twice tying the thorn wreath, on which lies NIHIL SINE DEO. Along and near the edge the inscriptions ROMANIA, 8 IUNIE 1930, 8 IUNIE 1940, face value 20 LEI.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROMANIA
8 IUNIE 1930
8 IUNIE 1940
20 LEI

Translation:
Romania
8th June, 1930
8th June, 1940
20 Lei

Edge

Grained

Interesting fact

The 1940 Romanian 20 Lei coin made of Gold (.900) weighing 6.5 g is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 100 pieces minted.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1940  500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Lei (10th Anniversary of reign of Carol II) 1940 coin.