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5 Lei - Ferdinand I Pattern Strike
1922 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1914-1927) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 5 Lei |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#182237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Steel crown of Romania above value, wheat spikelet right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 LEI
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Lei - Ferdinand I (Pattern Strike) 1922 coin is a rare and unique coin that was minted in 1922 as a pattern strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It features the image of King Ferdinand I of Romania on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. The coin is made of copper-nickel, which gives it a distinctive reddish-brown color. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.
