Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Moldova |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1993-2017 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 1 Ban |
| Tiền tệ | Leu (1993-date) |
| Chất liệu | Aluminium |
| Trọng lượng | 0.67 g |
| Đường kính | 14.5 mm |
| Độ dày | 1.7 mm |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | Milled |
| Hướng | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | Constantin Dumitrescu |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | KM#1 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Coat of Arms and a pair of Oak leaves |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | REPUBLICA MOLDOVA |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Value divides date above monogram `M` monogram stands for the name of the country - Moldova |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau | 19 1 96 BAN C.D. |
| Cạnh | Smooth |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
1993 - `C.D.` privy mark on reverse - 1995 - `C.D.` privy mark on reverse - 1996 - `C.D.` privy mark on reverse - 2000 - `C.D.` privy mark on reverse - 2004 - - 2006 - - 2013 - - 880 000 2017 - - 1 200 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 5958804200 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: The 1 Ban coin, issued by Moldova from 1993 to 2017, marks a pivotal numismatic marker of the nation's post-Soviet independence. Following its 1991 sovereignty, Moldova established the Leu in 1993, replacing temporary currency. This lowest denomination coin served as a tangible symbol of the Republic's economic autonomy and statehood, facilitating daily transactions and solidifying its national identity during significant geopolitical transformation.
Artistry: The 1 Ban coin's design blends national symbolism with functional minimalism. The obverse proudly displays the Coat of Arms of Moldova: an eagle clutching a cross, olive branch, and scepter, with a shield depicting an aurochs' head, rose, crescent, and star. "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA" and the year encircle this central motif. The reverse is straightforward, bearing the denomination "1 BAN" within a simple ornamental pattern. The engraver is not widely attributed for this common, mass-produced coinage.
Technical/Grading: Struck in lightweight aluminium (0.67 gg, 14.5 mm), the 1 Ban coin's technical qualities reflect its composition and intended use. Key high-points for grading include the eagle's head and the raised elements of the aurochs' head on the obverse shield. Due to aluminium's softness, these coins are susceptible to dings and surface abrasions, even uncirculated. Strike quality, while consistent, may show softness in finer coat of arms details, like the eagle's plumage, often presenting a matte or satin luster.