10 Bani Pattern

Uitgever Romania
Jaar 1867
Type Coin pattern
Waarde 10 Bani (0.10)
Valuta First leu (1867-1947)
Samenstelling Nickel
Gewicht
Diameter 30 mm
Dikte
Vorm Round
Techniek Milled
Oriëntatie
Graveur(s)
In omloop tot
Referentie(s) KM#Pn10
Beschrijving voorzijde Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Romania
Schrift voorzijde Latin
Opschrift voorzijde ROMANIA NIHIL SINE DEO
(Translation: Romania Nothing without God)
Beschrijving keerzijde Value and date in the middle. Two knotted twigs around: bay twig left and oak twig right.
Schrift keerzijde Latin
Opschrift keerzijde 10 BANI 1867 WATT & C०.
Rand
Muntplaats WATT & CO.
James Watt & Co., Smethwick,United Kingdom (1860-1895)
Oplage 1867 WATT & CO. - -
Numisquare-ID 6699322800
Aanvullende informatie

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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