50 Bani - Ferdinand I (Pattern Strike) 1921 front 50 Bani - Ferdinand I (Pattern Strike) 1921 back
50 Bani - Ferdinand I (Pattern Strike) 1921 photo
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50 Bani - Ferdinand I Pattern Strike

1921 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Romania
King
Ferdinand I (1914-1927)
Type
Pattern
Year
1921
Value
50 Bani (0.50)
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#318478
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Hole in center of value with crown at right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
BANI
Huguenin

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Bani - Ferdinand I (Pattern Strike) 1921 from Romania made of Bronze is that it was designed by the Romanian sculptor and engraver, Dimitrie Paciurea. Paciurea was a prominent artist of the time and his work can be seen on many Romanian coins and stamps from the early 20th century. The coin features a portrait of King Ferdinand I on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other, and was minted in a limited quantity as a pattern strike, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.