© La Galerie Numismatique Sarl
© La Galerie Numismatique Sarl
5 Lei Pattern
1879 year| Silver plated bronze | 19.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Prince | Carol I (1866-1881) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1879 |
| Value | 5 Lei |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Weight | 19.82 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#398928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMANIA
5 L
NIHIL SINE DEO
B 1879
Translation:
ROMANIA
5 L
NOTHING WITHOUT GOD
B 1879
Comment
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Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Lei coin was designed by the Romanian sculptor and engraver, Ion Georgescu, and it features a portrait of King Carol I on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the Romanian coat of arms. The coin was minted in 1879 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It's made of silver-plated bronze and weighs 19.82 grams. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
