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500 Lei - Mihai I Bessarabia Reunion
1941 year| Silver (.835) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Michael I (1927-1930, 1940-1947) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | 500 Lei |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#18468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Crowned kneeling figure presenting putna monastery to Lord
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MOLDOVΛ·LVI·STEFΛN·IN·VECI·Λ·ROMΛNIEI
+ 500 LEI +
Engraver: Ioana Bassarab
Edge
Lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRIN STATORNICIE LA IZBANDA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Lei - Mihai I (Bessarabia Reunion) 1941 coin from Romania is that it was issued to commemorate the reunification of Bessarabia with Romania, which took place in 1941. Bessarabia had been annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940, and Romania regained control of the region in 1941. The coin was minted in silver (.835) and weighs 25 grams. It features an image of King Mihai I on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. The coin was circulated in 1941 and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 775000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lei - Mihai I (Bessarabia Reunion) 1941 coin.
