5 Bani
1952 year| Pewter | 4.1 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1947-1965) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1952 |
| Value | 5 Bani (0.05 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Pewter |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1996 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#397491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
BANI
1952
Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Bani 1952 coin was designed by Romanian artist and sculptor, Ioan Iacovescu. He was a prominent figure in Romanian numismatics and designed many coins and banknotes for Romania during the 20th century. The coin's design features the Romanian coat of arms on one side and the denomination and year on the other. The use of pewter as the material for the coin was a unique choice, as most coins are made from metals like copper, silver, or gold. Pewter is a malleable and ductile metal that is often used for making decorative items, but it is not commonly used for coins. The fact that the Pattern 5 Bani 1952 coin was made from pewter makes it stand out from other coins and adds to its uniqueness.
