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5 Lei Romanian Academy - Pattern
2005 year| Tombac | - | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 5 Lei (5 RON) |
| Currency | Fourth leu (2005-date) |
| Composition | Tombac |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#316853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The reverse is also divided in two, a frosted side and a shiny one. The center depicts the image of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, representing the emblem of the Romanian Academy, framed by the anniversary years "1866" and "2006". The inscriptions "ACADEMIA ROMANA" (Romanian Academy) and "140 ANI DE LA INFIINTARE" (140 years since the establishment) are engraved, separated by groups of 5 pearls, on the outer circle of the coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ACADEMIA ROMANA
140 ANI DE LA INFIINTARE
1866
2006
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features the logo of the Romanian Academy, which is a shield with a golden eagle at its center, surrounded by two branches of laurel. The eagle is holding a scroll in its beak, which symbolizes the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. The logo was designed by the Romanian artist, Ioan C. Botescu, and it has been used by the Romanian Academy since its founding in 1866.
