10 Bani Pattern

Emittente Romania
Anno 1867
Tipo Coin pattern
Valore 10 Bani (0.10)
Valuta First leu (1867-1947)
Composizione Nickel
Peso
Diametro 30 mm
Spessore
Forma Round
Tecnica Milled
Orientamento
Incisore/i
In circolazione fino al
Riferimento/i KM#Pn10
Descrizione del dritto Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Romania
Scrittura del dritto Latin
Legenda del dritto ROMANIA NIHIL SINE DEO
(Translation: Romania Nothing without God)
Descrizione del rovescio Value and date in the middle. Two knotted twigs around: bay twig left and oak twig right.
Scrittura del rovescio Latin
Legenda del rovescio 10 BANI 1867 WATT & C०.
Bordo
Zecca WATT & CO.
James Watt & Co., Smethwick,United Kingdom (1860-1895)
Tiratura 1867 WATT & CO. - -
ID Numisquare 6699322800
Informazioni aggiuntive

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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