12 Ducat - Carol II Galben Mare

€181,836.00
IssuerRomania
Year1940
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value12 Ducats (129)
CurrencyFirst leu (1867-1947)
CompositionGold (.900)
Weight42 g
Dimensions41 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) X#MG3
Obverse descriptionThe bust of Roman Emperor Trajan to the right, wearing laurel wreath, supporting in the left hand the steel crown of Romania, holding a sword in the right hand (leaned on the shoulder). Around the sword is a wreath made of oak leaves. In the background lies a wheat field. In exergue: 8 IUNIE 1930 / 8 IUNIE 1940. Without face value.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering8 IUNIE 1930 8 IUNIE 1940
(Translation: 8th June, 1930 8th June, 1940)
Reverse descriptionThe king on horseback riding left, wearing royal guard uniform and the cloak of Michael the Brave`s Order, holding marshall baton. In exergue two branches, above them inscription 10 ANI meaning `10 YEARS`. Along the edge, at the bottom left, the name of the engraver, E.W. BECKER.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCAROL II REGELE ROMANILOR 10 ANI
(Translation: Carol II, King of Romania 10 Years)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1940)  - - 348
Catalog ID4658655570
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