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50 Bani - Carol I

Early silver 50 bani coin of Carol I from 1873–1876, including coin- and medal-alignment varieties.

Key details

Issuer: Romania
Period: First leu (1867-1947)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1873-1876
Value: 50 Bani - Carol I
Currency: Old Romanian leu
Material: Srebro (.835)
Size: 18 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 3

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Issuer: Romania
Period: First leu (1867-1947)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1873-1876
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Catalog description

This early silver 50 bani of Carol I was issued from 1873 to 1876. Coin and medal alignment varieties are important for classification even though both belong to the circulating monetary type. The small silver denomination combined practical use with intrinsic metal value. Its purchasing power was limited but 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
1873	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation (en) Coin alignment Mintage: 4,810,000 Catalog reference: (en) Coin alignment; Printed: 4 810 000
1873	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation (en) Medal alignment Catalog reference: (en) Medal alignment
1876	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation variant 3 Mintage: 2,116,980 Catalog reference: Printed: 2 116 980

Year / date	Variant details
1873	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation (en) Coin alignment Mintage: 4,810,000 Catalog reference: (en) Coin alignment; Printed: 4 810 000
1873	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation (en) Medal alignment Catalog reference: (en) Medal alignment
1876	Material: Srebro (.835) Variety: standard circulation variant 3 Mintage: 2,116,980 Catalog reference: Printed: 2 116 980

50 Bani - Carol I

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