Romania 1939 250 lei

from Stack's Bowers 2016 ANA sale, part of lot 23136

This specimen was part of lot 23136 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), which sold for $282. The catalog description^[1] noted, "MIXED LOTS. Three Certified World Coins, 1933-45. NGC MS-63. A very desirable small lot of high grade 20th century coins, beginning with a 5 Rials from Iran dated SH 1312 (1933) that is full white and GEM BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED in an MS-65 holder followed by a 1939 Romania 250 Lei in MS-64, and finally a conditionally scarce 1954-F German Mark in MS-63 that catalogs for $650 in Krause. All three are solid for the assigned grades. Approximate retail value of $450. Inspection advised." This type was struck 1939-40. It is not rare but seldom seen, particularly in nice condition. The last 250 lei was issued in 1941.

Recorded mintage: 10,000,000.

Specification: 12 g, 0.835 fine silver, 30 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 57.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, The August 2016 Anaheim ANA Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016.

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