Romania 1885-B 5 lei

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Sincona sale 33, lot 3213

This specimen was lot 3213 in Sincona sale 33 (Zürich, October 2016), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUMÄNIEN. Carol I. 1866-1914 5 Lei 1885. Bukarest. Selten. Vorzüglich. Winz. Kratzer auf der Vs. (Romania, Carol I, 1866-1914, five lei of 1885, Bucharest mint. Rare, Extremely fine, Small scratches on obverse.)"

This type was struck at Bucharest 1881-85 and is common in worn condition tho this is a rare date.

Recorded mintage: 40,000.

Specification: 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, lettered edge, this specimen 24.93 g.

Catalog reference: KM 17.1, Schäffer/Stambuliu 38, Dav-274.

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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