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1 Leu - Carol I

Early silver 1 leu coin of Carol I from 1870, with coin- and medal-alignment varieties.

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Issuer: Romania
Period: First leu (1867-1947)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1870
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: 1870
Value: 1 Leu - Carol I
Currency: Old Romanian leu

Catalog description

This early silver 1 leu of Carol I was issued in 1870. The C-marked issue and coin- versus medal-alignment varieties are important production distinctions. It belongs to the formative stage of Romania’s modern monetary system. Its purchasing power was meaningful for a small denomination but varied by year and locality.

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1 Leu - Carol I

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