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1 Leu - Carol I

Early silver 1 leu circulation coin of Carol I, issued from 1873 to 1876.

Key details

Issuer: Romania
Period: First leu (1867-1947)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1873-1876
Value: 1 Leu - Carol I
Currency: Old Romanian leu
Material: Srebro (.835)
Size: 23 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 3

Key details

Issuer: Romania
Period: First leu (1867-1947)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1873-1876
Value: 1 Leu - Carol I
Currency: Old Romanian leu

Catalog description

This early silver 1 leu represents the classic Carol I type of 1873–1876. Issues of this denomination document the consolidation of the first leu after its introduction. Silver gave the coin greater durability and prestige than minor base-metal change. Its purchasing power was meaningful in everyday terms but varied with year and locality.

Value guide

Variants, ownership, and value estimates in one place, with sale history where auction results are available.

Year / date	Variant details
1873	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation variant 1 Mintage: 4,443,393 Catalog reference: Printed: 4 443 393
1874	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation variant 2 Mintage: 4,511,607 Catalog reference: Printed: 4 511 607
1876	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation variant 3 Mintage: 225,000 Catalog reference: Printed: 225 000

Year / date	Variant details
1873	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation variant 1 Mintage: 4,443,393 Catalog reference: Printed: 4 443 393
1874	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation variant 2 Mintage: 4,511,607 Catalog reference: Printed: 4 511 607
1876	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation variant 3 Mintage: 225,000 Catalog reference: Printed: 225 000

1 Leu - Carol I

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