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200 Lei - Mihai I

1942 year
Silver (.835) 6 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
King
Michael I (1927-1930, 1940-1947)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1942
Value
200 Lei
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
6 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
14 July 1944
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#9126
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Crowned arms with supporters

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROMANIA
19 42
200 LEI

Edge

Lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: NIHIL SINE DEO

Translation: Nothing without God

Interesting fact

The coin features a portrait of King Mihai I, who was the last king of Romania and ruled from 1940 until the abolition of the monarchy in 1947. Despite his association with the fascist Iron Guard movement, King Mihai I is remembered for his efforts to save Jews during the Holocaust, and he was recognized as a "Righteous Among the Nations" by the State of Israel in 2004.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1942  30025000 - - - - - -

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