5 Romani (Pattern) 1860 front 5 Romani (Pattern) 1860 back
5 Romani (Pattern) 1860 photo
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5 Romani Pattern

1860 year
Silver (.900) 5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (Romania)
Prince
Alexander Joan Cuza (Alexandru Ioan Cuza) (1859-1862)
Type
Pattern
Year
1860
Value
5 Romani
Currency
United Principalities Român
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#401643
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

In the center, the inscription "5 ROMANI" and the year 1860, all in a garland of
laurel, on the outside, above and below, the circular arc inscriptions "PRINCIPATELE UNITE" and "PRIN
UNIRE LA PROPASIRE"

Lettering:
PRINCIPATELE UNITE
5 ROMANI
1860
PRIN
UNIRE LA PROPASIRE

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Romani coin was designed by a French engraver named Alphée Dubois, who was commissioned by the Romanian government to create a new coinage system for the country. Dubois' design features a unique blend of Romanian and French influences, with the obverse side bearing the image of a Romanian peasant woman and the reverse side featuring a stylized eagle and the coat of arms of the United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's rich history and cultural heritage, and it has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.