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50 Bani Mircea the Elder
| Nickel brass (Copper 80%, Zinc 15%, Nickel 5%) | 6.1 g | 23.75 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 2011-2016 |
| Value | 50 Bani 0.50 RON = USD 0.11 |
| Currency | Fourth leu (2005-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (Copper 80%, Zinc 15%, Nickel 5%) |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 23.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#25129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
The portrait of Prince Mircea cel Bătrân in an oval medallion and the inscription “MIRCEA CEL BATRAN 1386-1418” in an arc against the background resembling a mural ornament on the church of Cozia Monastery.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MIRCEA CEL BATRAN
1386-1418
Edge
"ROMANIA" inscribed twice, with a star separating the two words.
Lettering: ROMANIA ☆ ROMANIA ☆
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Mircea the Elder, a prominent figure in Romanian history, who ruled Wallachia (a region in what is now Romania) from 1386 to 1418 and is considered one of the greatest Romanian princes.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Bani (Mircea the Elder) 2011-2016 coin.