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5 Lei - Mihai I
1942 year| Zinc | 4.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Michael I (1927-1930, 1940-1947) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1942 |
| Value | 5 Lei |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 August 1947 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#7474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Denomination on left. Swirl of wheat stalks curves round bottom, right, top edges
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 LEI
H. IONESCU
Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Lei - Mihai I 1942 coin was issued during the reign of King Mihai I, who was the last king of Romania and ruled from 1927 until the abolition of the monarchy in 1947. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. Despite being made of zinc and weighing only 4.5 grams, the coin was still considered a significant denomination in Romania at the time, with a value equivalent to about 10 US dollars today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 140000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lei - Mihai I 1942 coin.
