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500 Lei Romanian Revolution
1998 year| Gold (.900) | 8.64 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 500 Lei (500 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.64 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#83773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Effigy of a young woman which symbolizes the Revolutionary Romania as main element; the text "LIBERTATE EGALITATE FRATIETATE" (liberty, equality, fraternity) which represents the ideals of the Revolution is placed circularly on the upper part; on the lower part, the circular inscription "ROMANIA REVOLUTIONARA" and the years "1848", "1998".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTATE EGALITATE FRATIETATE
ROMANIA REVOLUTIONARA
1848
1998
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 500 Lei (Romanian Revolution) 1998 gold coin from Romania features an unusual design, with the reverse side depicting a stylized representation of the Romanian Revolution, including a rising sun, a broken chain, and a bird in flight, symbolizing freedom and hope for the future.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lei (Romanian Revolution) 1998 coin.
