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5 Bani - Carol I
| Copper | 5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Carol I (1881-1914) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1882-1885 |
| Value | 5 Bani (0.05) |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Crowned Romanian coat of arms with date on either side and legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
18 85
NIHIL SINE DEO
B
5 BANI
Translation:
18 85
NOTHING WITHOUT GOD
B
5 BANI
Edge
Plain
Comment
Nihil sine Deo (Nothing without God/'s will/) was the motto of the Romanian Kingdom (1878-1947) while ruled by the Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen dynasty.Interesting fact
The 5 Bani coin was minted during the reign of King Carol I, who was the first king of Romania and ruled from 1881 to 1914. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. It was made of copper and weighed 5 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the 5 Bani coin was an important part of Romania's currency system and was widely used in everyday transactions. Today, the coin is a sought-after collector's item and is considered a piece of Romanian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 B | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 B | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 B | 8400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 B | 3600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Bani - Carol I 1882-1885 coin.
