Romania 1879-B 2 bani

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Sincona sale 33, lot 3199

This specimen was lot 3199 in Sincona sale 33 (Zürich, October 2016), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUMÄNIEN. Carol I. 1866-1914 2 Bani 1879. Bukarest. Gutes vorzüglich. (Romania, Carol I, 1866-1914, two bani of 1879, Bucharest mint. Good extremely fine.)"

This type was struck at Bucharest 1879-81 and is common in worn condition. For 1879, small and large diameter varieties exist.

Recorded mintage: 500,000.

Specification: 2 g, copper, 19.5 or 20 mm diameter, this specimen 2.08 g.

Catalog reference: KM 11, Schäffer/Stambuliu 16.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Jürg Richter, Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 33, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2016.

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