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5 Bani - Carol I Pattern Strike
1905 year| Zinc | - | - |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Carol I (1881-1914) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1905 |
| Value | 5 Bani (0.05) |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#91422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 BANI
* 1905 *
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Bani coin was designed by the Romanian sculptor and engraver, Dimitrie Paciurea. He was a prominent artist of the time and his work can be found on many Romanian coins and banknotes. The coin features a portrait of King Carol I on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. It was minted in 1905 as a pattern strike, which means it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype. The use of zinc as the material for the coin was also unusual, as most coins of the time were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper. This makes the Pattern 5 Bani - Carol I (Pattern Strike) 1905 from Romania made of Zinc a unique and interesting collector's item.
