Romania 1875 2 lei

Sincona sale 33, lot 3195

This specimen was lot 3195 in Sincona sale 33 (Zurich, October 2016), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted,

"RUMÄNIEN. Carol I. 1866-1914 2 Lei 1875. Brüssel. Sehr schön. Kl. Kratzer. (Romania, Carol I, 1866-1914, two lei of 1875, Brussels mint. Very fine, Tiny scratches.)"

This type was struck at Brussels 1872-76 and is common in worn condition altho this is a scarce date.

Recorded mintage: 653,255.

Specification: 10 g, .835 fine silver, .268 troy oz ASW, this specimen 9.97 g.

Catalog reference: KM 8, Schäffer/Stambuliu 12.

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, Zurich: Sincona AG, 2016.

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