Romania 1883-B 5 bani

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Sincona sale 33, lot 3210

This specimen was lot 3210 in Sincona sale 33 (Zürich, October 2016), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUMÄNIEN. Carol I. 1866-1914 5 Bani 1883. Bukarest. Vorzüglich. Etwas berieben. (Romania, Carol I, 1866-1914, five bani of 1883, Bucharest mint. Extremely fine, Slightly polished.)"

This type was struck at Bucharest 1882-85 and is common in worn condition. The next five bani would be a copper-nickel issue of 1900.

Recorded mintage: 3,000,000.

Specification: 5 g, copper, this specimen 4.94 g.

Catalog reference: KM 19, Schäffer/Stambuliu 28.

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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