Romania 1894 leu

Sincona sale 33, lot 3219

This specimen was lot 3219 in Sincona sale 33 (Zürich, October 2016), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted,

"RUMÄNIEN. Carol I. 1866-1914 1 Leu 1894. Brüssel. Vorzüglich-FDC, Kleiner Randfehler. (Romania, Carol I, 1866-1914, one leu of 1894, Brussels mint. Extremely fine-uncirculated, Minor rim nick.)"

This type is noted for 1894 and 1900-01 and is fairly expensive in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: 1,500,000 plus proofs.

Specification: 5 g, 0.835 fine silver, 23 mm diameter, this specimen 5.01 g.

Catalog reference: KM 24, Schäffer/Stambuliu 41 var.

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.

Link to:

• 1890-B 20 lei
• 1894 50 bani
• 1894 2 leu
• 1900 leu
• Coins and currency dated 1894
• return to coins of Romania