10 Bani Pattern

发行方 Romania
年份 1867
类型 Coin pattern
面值 10 Bani (0.10)
货币 First leu (1867-1947)
材质 Nickel
重量
直径 30 mm
厚度
形状 Round
制作工艺 Milled
方向
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 KM#Pn10
正面描述 Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Romania
正面文字 Latin
正面铭文 ROMANIA NIHIL SINE DEO
(Translation: Romania Nothing without God)
背面描述 Value and date in the middle. Two knotted twigs around: bay twig left and oak twig right.
背面文字 Latin
背面铭文 10 BANI 1867 WATT & C०.
边缘
铸币厂 WATT & CO.
James Watt & Co., Smethwick,United Kingdom (1860-1895)
铸造量 1867 WATT & CO. - -
Numisquare 编号 6699322800
附加信息

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

×