© Yurek70
© Yurek70
500 Lei Solar Eclipse; Pattern
1999 year| Aluminium | 3.7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 500 Lei (500 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#326642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Solar eclipse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ECLIPSA TOTALA DE SOARE
'99
11 AUGUST 1999
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions
Lettering: ROMANIA ♦ ROMANIA ♦ ROMANIA ♦
Interesting fact
The Pattern 500 Lei coin was designed to commemorate a rare astronomical event - a total solar eclipse that occurred on August 11, 1999, and was visible from Romania. The coin's design features an image of the solar eclipse, with the moon covering the sun, surrounded by a pattern of rays and stars. The coin's unique design and low mintage make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and astronomy enthusiasts.
