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10 Lei History of Gold - The buckle discovered at Curtea de Argeş
| Issuer | National Bank of Romania |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Weight | 1.224 g |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a detailed high-relief representation of the ornate medieval gold buckle (pafta) discovered at Curtea de Argeş, showcasing its intricate decorative scrollwork and architectural ornamentation characteristic of late medieval Romanian goldsmithing. The legend 'PAFTAUA DE LA' arcs along the upper rim, while 'CURTEA DE ARGEŞ' is inscribed along the lower rim, framing the central artifact motif. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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Part of the National Bank of Romania's ongoing "History of Gold" series, this issue commemorates a Wallachian buckle unearthed at Curtea de Argeş — the medieval capital of Wallachia and seat of its early ruling princes. The buckle itself predates the famous Curtea de Argeş monastery by centuries, placing it among the earliest evidence of refined goldsmithing in the region.