10 Bani Pattern

Emissor Romania
Ano 1867
Tipo Coin pattern
Valor 10 Bani (0.10)
Moeda First leu (1867-1947)
Composição Nickel
Peso
Diâmetro 30 mm
Espessura
Formato Round
Técnica Milled
Orientação
Gravador(es)
Em circulação até
Referência(s) KM#Pn10
Descrição do anverso Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Romania
Escrita do anverso Latin
Legenda do anverso ROMANIA NIHIL SINE DEO
(Translation: Romania Nothing without God)
Descrição do reverso Value and date in the middle. Two knotted twigs around: bay twig left and oak twig right.
Escrita do reverso Latin
Legenda do reverso 10 BANI 1867 WATT & C०.
Bordo
Casa da moeda WATT & CO.
James Watt & Co., Smethwick,United Kingdom (1860-1895)
Tiragem 1867 WATT & CO. - -
ID Numisquare 6699322800
Informações adicionais

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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