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10 Bani - Carol I Pattern Strike
| Issuer | Romania |
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| Year | 1905 |
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| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a raised circular ring device surmounted by the Romanian royal crown rendered in fine relief. Flanking the central device are two decorative ribbon or banner elements extending laterally to either side. The legend ROMANIA appears inscribed on a curved scroll or ribbon in the lower portion of the field, rendered in bold Latin characters. The coin is bordered by a prominent beaded inner rim running the full circumference. |
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| Obverse lettering | ROMANIA |
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Pattern strikes for Romanian coinage in this period were produced primarily to evaluate design proposals and gain royal approval before committing to full production runs. Carol I took an active personal interest in the coinage bearing his effigy, and design submissions required his direct sign-off. Whether this particular piece preceded a planned reissue of the 10 Bani denomination or represented a broader monetary review is not firmly established in the literature.
KM#Pn77 is known in extremely limited numbers, as expected for an unadopted pattern. The copper fabric was likely chosen to approximate the intended circulation metal rather than for any precious-metal presentation purpose.