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5 Lei - Carol I
1881 year| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Carol I (1881-1914) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1881 |
| Value | 5 Lei |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#45531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the Kingdom.
Denomination "5 LEI" / year / "ROMANIA" / letters of workshop.
Grenetis outside.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMANIA
5 L
NIHIL SINE DEO
B 1881
Translation:
ROMANIA
5 L
NOTHING WITHOUT GOD
B 1881
Edge
Reeded
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 obverse of the coin features a portrait of King Carol I, who was the first king of Romania and ruled from 1881 until his death in 1914. The coin was minted during his reign, and it's interesting to note that King Carol I was a member of the German royal family, and his succession to the throne was a result of the Romanian people's desire to establish a constitutional monarchy. This coin is a piece of history that reflects the country's transition towards a modern, constitutional monarchy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 B | 570000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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