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| 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