5 Lei
| Aluminium | 1.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1947-1965) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1951 |
| Value | 5 Lei |
| Currency | Second leu (1947-1952) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 January 1952 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Oak leaf wreath surround the Denomination & Date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 LEI
1949
Edge
Plain
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)
Interesting fact
The 5 Lei coin from 1948-1951 was the first coin to feature the image of King Carol II of Romania, who had recently been reinstated as monarch after the fall of the communist government. This coin was also unique in that it was made of aluminum, which was a departure from the traditional metals used in coin production at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1949 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1950 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1951 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lei 1948-1951 coin.
