20 Lei 10th Anniversary of reign of Carol II

€84,112.00
IssuerRomania
Year1940
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value20 Lei
CurrencyFirst leu (1867-1947)
CompositionGold (.900)
Weight6.5 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#M10, Fr#20
Obverse descriptionThe legend CAROL II and, between an oak branch (at left) and a laurel branch (at right), REGELE ROMANILOR meaning `KING OF ROMANIANS`, and the effigy of Carol II to the left. Under the neck lies the name of the engraver, E.W. BECKER.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROL II REGELE ROMANILOR
(Translation: Carol II, King of Romania)
Reverse descriptionInside a thorn wreath with three flowers, a crown and sun rays, below the crown two entangled C`s with Roman numeral II centrally (Carol II monogram), ribbon bent twice tying the thorn wreath, on which lies NIHIL SINE DEO. Along and near the edge the inscriptions ROMANIA, 8 IUNIE 1930, 8 IUNIE 1940, face value 20 LEI.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROMANIA 8 IUNIE 1930 8 IUNIE 1940 20 LEI
(Translation: Romania 8th June, 1930 8th June, 1940 20 Lei)
EdgeGrained
Mint
Mintage1940  - - 500
Catalog ID3368502150
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