250 Lei - Mihai I 1940-1941 front 250 Lei - Mihai I 1940-1941 back
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250 Lei - Mihai I

 
Silver (.835) 12 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
King
Michael I (1927-1930, 1940-1947)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1940-1941
Value
250 Lei
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
12 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
14 July 1942
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#14639
Rarity index
24%

Reverse

Crowned shield divides date with value and date within

Script: Latin

Lettering:
250 LEI
1941

Edge

Inscripted

Script: Latin

Lettering: TOTUL PENTRU TARA NIHIL SINE DEO

Translation:
Everything for the Country

Nothing without God

Comment

All 1940 TOTUL PENTRU TARA were melted down due to "#" between 19 and 40 considered the Iron Guard emblem.

The Iron Guard emblem "#" is present between words Everything for the Country

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 250 Lei - Mihai I 1940-1941 coin from Romania is that it was issued during the reign of King Carol II, who was forced to abdicate in 1940 and was replaced by his son, Mihai I. This coin was minted in limited quantities and features a unique design, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1941  2250000 - - - - - -
1941 B 13750000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Lei - Mihai I 1940-1941 coin.