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2 Lei - Carol I

Early silver 2 lei circulation coin of Carol I, issued from 1872 to 1876.

Key details

Issuer: Romania
Period: First leu (1867-1947)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1872-1876
Value: 2 Lei - Carol I
Currency: Old Romanian leu
Material: Srebro (.835)
Size: 27 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 4

Key details

Issuer: Romania
Period: First leu (1867-1947)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1872-1876
Value: 2 Lei - Carol I
Currency: Old Romanian leu

Catalog description

This early silver 2 lei of Carol I was issued from 1872 to 1876. The dates document the development of the first-leu system after its establishment and the role of silver denominations in circulation. Its higher value distinguished it from minor change while retaining practical monetary use. Its purchasing power varied by year and locality.

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

Year / date	Variant details
1872	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation variant 1 Mintage: 262,000 Catalog reference: Printed: 262 000
1873	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation variant 2 Mintage: 1,745,000 Catalog reference: Printed: 1 745 000
1875	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation variant 3 Mintage: 3,092,500 Catalog reference: Printed: 3 092 500

Year / date	Variant details
1872	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation variant 1 Mintage: 262,000 Catalog reference: Printed: 262 000
1873	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation variant 2 Mintage: 1,745,000 Catalog reference: Printed: 1 745 000
1875	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation variant 3 Mintage: 3,092,500 Catalog reference: Printed: 3 092 500

2 Lei - Carol I

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