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3 Lei
1966 year| Nickel clad steel | 5.86 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Socialist Republic (1965-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1966 |
| Value | 3 Lei (3 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel |
| Weight | 5.86 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1996 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
An industrial scene with the denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering: 3 LEI
Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu
Edge
Two wavy lines throughout the circumference, interrupted by a plain segment on one side, and a segment with a 5-ray star on the other.
Interesting fact
The 3 Lei 1966 coin was designed by the Romanian artist and sculptor, Ioan Iacob, who was also known for his work on other coins and medals. The coin features an image of a woman representing the Romanian people, surrounded by wheat and other agricultural symbols, which reflects the country's agricultural heritage and economy at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 8477000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Lei 1966 coin.
