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1 Leu - Carol I

Silver 1 leu circulation coin of Carol I from 1884–1885.

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Issuer: Romania
Period: First leu (1867-1947)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1884-1885
Value: 1 Leu - Carol I
Currency: Old Romanian leu
Material: Srebro (.835)
Size: 23 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 2

Key details

Issuer: Romania
Period: First leu (1867-1947)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1884-1885
Value: 1 Leu - Carol I
Currency: Old Romanian leu

Catalog description

This silver 1 leu of Carol I was issued in 1884–1885 within the established first-leu system. Its high silver fineness marked it as a full circulating denomination rather than merely minor change. The issues are useful for tracing Romania’s monetary continuity in the nineteenth century. Its purchasing power varied by year and locality.

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1 Leu - Carol I

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