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5 Bani

1952 year
Nickel brass 2.4 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
Period
People's Republic (1947-1965)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1952
Value
5 Bani (0.05&nbspROL)
Currency
Third leu (1952-2005)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
2.4 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
31 December 1996
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#133860
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Value, date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
BANI
1952

Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu

Edge

Reeded

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#83.1 - Coat of arms without star
KM#83.2 - Coat of arms with star

Interesting fact

The 5 Bani 1952 coin was designed by the Romanian artist and engraver, Ion Ionescu-Dalles. He was a prominent artist in Romania during the 20th century and is known for his work on various coins, stamps, and banknotes. The coin features a portrait of King Carol II of Romania on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the Romanian coat of arms. The coin was minted in 1952 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of King Carol II's reign.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1952  78400000 - - - - - -

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