Romania 1922 20 lei

Heritage sale 3032, lot 25736

This specimen was lot 25736 in Heritage sale 3032 (Chicago, April 2014), where it sold for $4,406.25. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Ferdinand I gold 20 Lei 1922, MS65 NGC, an attractive and fully original specimen with subtle toning and excellent eye appeal. Rare type. Hard to imagine a superior piece could exist. From The Collection of Dr. Roger R. McFadden." 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: unknown.

Specification: 6.45 g, 0.900 fine gold, 21 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KMX-M1, Fr-10.

Source:

• 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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