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500 Lei - Carol II Pattern
1940 year| Gold plated bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Carol II (1930-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1940 |
| Value | 500 Lei |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Gold plated bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#316817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Engraving of the peasant woman Modura presenting a jug of water to the king, who is wearing his flight vestments and has just landed his airplane in the field behind him.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
8 IUNIE 1930 8 IUNIE 1940
500 LEI
Engraver: Emil Wilhelm Becker
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 500 Lei - Carol II (Pattern) 1940 coin was designed by the Romanian sculptor and engraver, Costin Petrescu. Petrescu was a prominent artist in Romania during the early 20th century, and his work can be found in various museums and collections throughout the country. The coin's design features a portrait of King Carol II, who ruled Romania from 1930 until his abdication in 1940. The coin's obverse also includes the Romanian coat of arms and the inscription "Carol II, Rege al Romaniei" (Carol II, King of Romania). The coin's reverse features a stylized image of a peasant woman holding a sheaf of grain, symbolizing Romania's agricultural heritage. The Pattern 500 Lei - Carol II (Pattern) 1940 coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted in 1940.
