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20 Lei - Carol I

Early gold 20 lei coin of Carol I, dated 1870.

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Issuer: Romania
Period: First leu (1867-1947)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1870
Value: 20 Lei - Carol I
Currency: Old Romanian leu
Material: Złoto (.900)
Size: 21 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 1

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Issuer: Romania
Period: First leu (1867-1947)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1870
Value: 20 Lei - Carol I
Currency: Old Romanian leu

Catalog description

This early gold 20 lei of Carol I is dated 1870. Its precious-metal content gave it a reserve and representational role distinct from everyday minor coinage. The issue belongs to the formative stage of Romania’s modern monetary system under Carol I. Its purchasing power was high for the period but varied with place and economic conditions.

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20 Lei - Carol I

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