50 Lei - Carol I (Pattern) 1906 front 50 Lei - Carol I (Pattern) 1906 back
50 Lei - Carol I (Pattern) 1906 photo
© Stacks Bowers

50 Lei - Carol I Pattern

1906 year
Pewter - -
Description
Issuer
Romania
King
Carol I (1881-1914)
Type
Pattern
Year
1906
Value
50 Lei
Currency
First leu (1867-1947)
Composition
Pewter
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#182945
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROL I DOMNUL ROMANIEI • 50 LEI

Comment

Stamb-063-1.14

Interesting fact

The Pattern 50 Lei - Carol I (Pattern) 1906 from Romania made of Pewter is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was designed by the Romanian sculptor, Ion Georgescu, and features a portrait of King Carol I on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. The coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.