10 Bani Pattern

Emisor Romania
Año 1867
Tipo Coin pattern
Valor 10 Bani (0.10)
Moneda First leu (1867-1947)
Composición Nickel
Peso
Diámetro 30 mm
Grosor
Forma Round
Técnica Milled
Orientación
Grabador(es)
En circulación hasta
Referencia(s) KM#Pn10
Descripción del anverso Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Romania
Escritura del anverso Latin
Leyenda del anverso ROMANIA NIHIL SINE DEO
(Translation: Romania Nothing without God)
Descripción del reverso Value and date in the middle. Two knotted twigs around: bay twig left and oak twig right.
Escritura del reverso Latin
Leyenda del reverso 10 BANI 1867 WATT & C०.
Canto
Casa de moneda WATT & CO.
James Watt & Co., Smethwick,United Kingdom (1860-1895)
Tirada 1867 WATT & CO. - -
ID de Numisquare 6699322800
Información adicional

Historical Context: The 1867 10 Bani Pattern coin signifies a pivotal era under Domnitor Carol I, who ascended to the Romanian throne in 1866. This period marked Romania's consolidation and pursuit of full independence after the 1859 union. The 1867 introduction of the leu and bani was crucial for asserting monetary sovereignty, replacing diverse foreign coinage. This nickel pattern represents an experimental phase in developing a modern, unified monetary system for the new state.

Artistry: While the engraver for this pattern is often undocumented, its design aligns with academic realism prevalent in 19th-century European mints. The obverse would feature an idealized portrait of

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