20 Lei - Carol II (Pattern) 1939 front 20 Lei - Carol II (Pattern) 1939 back
20 Lei - Carol II (Pattern) 1939 photo
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20 Lei - Carol II Pattern

1939 year
Gold clad bronze - 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
King
Carol II (1930-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1939
Value
20 Lei
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Gold clad bronze
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#183208
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
100 LEI
19 39
ROMANIA

Engraver: Emil Wilhelm Becker

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Lei - Carol II (Pattern) 1939 from Romania made of Gold clad bronze is a rare and unique coin, with only 100 pieces minted. It was created as a sample coin for a potential new currency design, but it was never officially released into circulation. As a result, it has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.