5 Sutimi - Alexandru Ioan Cuza Pattern

Issuer	United Principalities of Romania
Year	1864
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Reference(s)	KM#Pn B1, MBR#185

Obverse description	Central field displays the denomination '5.' above 'SUTIMI' and the date '1864' in bold Roman lettering, all enclosed within a beaded inner circle. The circular legend 'PRINCIPATELE UNITE' arcs around the upper periphery. At the base of the inner circle, the engraver's initials 'A ❀ G' appear, separated by a rosette ornament. The overall design is plain and typographic, with no figurative elements, reflecting the utilitarian character of the pattern issue.
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Reverse description	Bare-headed portrait bust of Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza facing right, rendered in low relief with naturalistic detail, depicting the ruler with short wavy hair and a pointed beard. The circular legend 'ALECSANDRU IOAN I' is inscribed around the periphery, with 'ALECSANDRU' arcing along the left and 'IOAN I' along the right. The field is smooth and unadorned, focusing attention on the effigy. The portrait style is consistent with mid-19th-century European medallic art.
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