© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
50 Bani - Carol I
| Silver (.835) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Prince | Carol I (1866-1881) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1873-1876 |
| Value | 50 Bani (0.50) |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#27993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Value above sprays.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMANIA
50
BANI
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mintage in SCWC Krause 1876 - 2,169,800.Interesting fact
The 50 Bani coin was minted during the reign of King Carol I, who was the first king of Romania and ruled from 1866 to 1914. The coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign that featured the king's image on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of silver (.835) and weighed 2.5 grams, making it a relatively small and lightweight coin. Despite its small size, the coin is still considered a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 | 4810000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 | 2116980 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Bani - Carol I 1873-1876 coin.
