3 Bani 1952 front 3 Bani 1952 back
3 Bani 1952 photo
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3 Bani

1952 year
Nickel brass 2 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
Period
People's Republic (1947-1965)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1952
Value
3 Bani (0.03&nbspROL)
Currency
Third leu (1952-2005)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
2 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 December 1996
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#9114
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

Value, date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
3
BANI
1952

Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu

Comment

Coat of Arms of Romanian People's Republic: March 1948 – 1952. (No Star in the top centre of the wreath made of Wheat ears)
Coat of Arms of Romanian People's Republic: 1952 – 1965. (Star in the top centre of the wreath made of Wheat ears)

KM#82.1 - Coat of arms without star
KM#82.2 - Coat of arms with star

Interesting fact

The 3 Bani 1952 coin was designed by the Romanian artist and sculptor, Constantin Popovici. He was a prominent figure in Romanian art and design, and his work can be found in various museums and collections around the world. The coin's design features a portrait of King Carol II of Romania on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. It's a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history that collectors and history enthusiasts might find fascinating.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1952  26100000 - - - - - -

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