Romania 1922 100 lei
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This specimen was lot 25741 in Heritage sale 3032 (Chicago, April 2014), where it sold for $12,925. The catalog description[1] noted, "Ferdinand I gold 100 Lei 1922, MS63 NGC. Some typical light contact marks on the obverse, with light original toning. Rare type celebrating the coronation of Ferdinand and an issue which has gained considerable collector focus in recent years." This type is not listed in the regular SCWC. It was likely a presentation piece. It is difficult to imagine gold coins circulating in post-World War One Romania.
Recorded mintage: 30,000.
Specification: 32.25 g, 0.900 fine gold, 37 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KMX-M4, Fr-9.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Unusual World Coins, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2011.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3032, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014
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