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20 Români Pattern
| Issuer | Romania |
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| Year | 1860 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
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| Obverse description | At center, two oval heraldic shields displaying the coats of arms of Moldavia and Wallachia respectively, united beneath a single princely crown, symbolizing the Union of the Romanian Principalities. The surrounding circular legend reads ALECSANDRU JOAN DOMN[UL] MOLD[OVAI] SI VAL[AHIEI], identifying the ruler Alexandru Ioan Cuza as Prince of Moldavia and Wallachia. The design reflects the dynastic and political aspirations of the newly united principalities under Cuza's reign. |
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| Reverse description | At center, the denomination 20 ROMANI is inscribed in two lines above the date 1860, all within the field. The outer circular legend reads PRINCIPATELE UNITE (United Principalities), affirming the political union of Moldavia and Wallachia. The overall design is clean and typographic, consistent with mid-nineteenth century European pattern coinage intended to establish a new monetary identity for the united state. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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