coin

1 Leu - Carol I

Silver 1 leu coin of Carol I from 1894–1901, produced in Brussels and Hamburg.

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Issuer: Romania
Period: First leu (1867-1947)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1894-1901
Value: 1 Leu - Carol I
Currency: Old Romanian leu
Material: Srebro (.835)
Size: 23 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 3

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Issuer: Romania
Period: First leu (1867-1947)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1894-1901
Value: 1 Leu - Carol I
Currency: Old Romanian leu

Catalog description

This silver 1 leu belongs to Carol I’s later issues of 1894–1901. Brussels and Hamburg production shows that Romanian coinage relied on several European minting centres. The denomination retained the classic role of circulating silver money. Its purchasing power varied with year and locality.

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1 Leu - Carol I

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