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20 Lei - Carol I Reign of Carol I - Pattern Strike
1906 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Carol I (1881-1914) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1906 |
| Value | 20 Lei |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#98644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Head left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAROL I DOMNUL ROMANIEI
* 20 LEI *
A.MICHAUX
Engraver: A. Michaux
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Lei - Carol I (Reign of Carol I - Pattern Strike) 1906 from Romania made of Copper is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was designed by the Romanian engraver, Ion I. Nenițescu, and features a portrait of King Carol I on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. The coin was never put into circulation and was only given as a gift to a select few. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable piece of Romanian numismatic history.
