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50 Bani - Carol I

1881 year
Silver (.835) 2.5 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
Prince
Carol I (1866-1881)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1881
Value
50 Bani (0.50)
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#28461
Rarity index
56%

Reverse

Coat of arms with supporters

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROMANIA
18 81
V
NIHIL SINE DEO
50 BANI

Translation:
ROMANIA
18 81
V
NOTHING WITHOUT GOD

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Nihil sine Deo (Nothing without God/'s will/) was the motto of the Romanian Kingdom (1878-1947) while ruled by the Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen dynasty.

Interesting fact

The 50 Bani - Carol I 1881 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 features an image of the king on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a common practice during that time period, as it was a valuable and durable metal. Today, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and its silver content makes it a popular choice among numismatists and collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1881 V 1000000 - - - - - -

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