500 Lei Bishopric of Râmnic; Pattern
2003 year| Silver | 24.65 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 500 Lei (500 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 24.65 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#330792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bishopric of Râmnic Coat of Arms; the inscription "500 ANI DE LA INFIINTAREA EPISCOPIEI RAMNICULUI" and the years "1503-2003" are engraved circularly, between two cross ornaments.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500 ANI DE LA INFIINTAREA EPISCOPIEI RAMNICULUI
1503-2003
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Archdiocese of Râmnic (Romanian: Arhiepiscopia Râmnicului) is a Romanian Orthodox archdiocese based in Râmnicu Vâlcea (or Râmnic), Romania, in the historic region of Oltenia, and covering Vâlcea County. Established in 1503-1504, although with a bishop residing there from the previous century, it is a continuation of the medieval Metropolis of Severin. Initially covering all of Oltenia, it saw a flourishing cultural and religious output during the 16th to 18th centuries, both in the see and in the monasteries of the region. The area of the diocese began to fall in 1939, reaching its current proportions in 2008, a year before it became an archdiocese.Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features an image of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Romania, while the reverse features the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Râmnic. This coin was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Bishopric of Râmnic, which played an important role in the history of the Romanian Orthodox Church.
