Romania 1894 2 lei

Sincona sale 33, lot 3218

This specimen was lot 3218 in Sincona sale 33 (Zürich, October 2016), where it sold for 250 CHF (about US$297 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"RUMÄNIEN. Carol I. 1866-1914 2 Lei 1894. Brüssel. Gutes vorzüglich. (Romania, Carol I, 1866-1914, two lei of 1894. Brussels mint. Good extremely fine.)"

This type is noted for 1894 and 1900 and is fairly expensive in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: 600,000 plus proofs.

Specification: 10 g, 0.835 fine silver, 27 mm diameter, this specimen 9.98 g.

Catalog reference: KM 25, Schäffer/Stambuliu 42.

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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• 1890-B 20 lei
• 1894 50 bani
• 1894 leu
• Coins and currency dated 1894
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