10 Bani Pattern

Emitent Romania
Rok 1867
Typ Coin pattern
Nominał 10 Bani (0.10)
Waluta First leu (1867-1947)
Skład Nickel
Waga
Średnica 30 mm
Grubość
Kształt Round
Technika Milled
Orientacja
Rytownik(zy)
W obiegu do
Źródło(a) KM#Pn10
Opis awersu Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Romania
Pismo awersu Latin
Legenda awersu ROMANIA NIHIL SINE DEO
(Translation: Romania Nothing without God)
Opis rewersu Value and date in the middle. Two knotted twigs around: bay twig left and oak twig right.
Pismo rewersu Latin
Legenda rewersu 10 BANI 1867 WATT & C०.
Krawędź
Mennica WATT & CO.
James Watt & Co., Smethwick,United Kingdom (1860-1895)
Nakład 1867 WATT & CO. - -
ID Numisquare 6699322800
Dodatkowe informacje

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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