500 Lei - Carol II Pattern

€316,817.00
IssuerRomania
Year1940
TypePattern
Value500 Lei
CurrencyFirst leu (1867-1947)
CompositionGold plated bronze
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Emil Wilhelm Becker
In circulation to
Reference(s) Stamb#181.1.1
Obverse descriptionKing to the right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROL II REGELE ROMANILOR E W BECKER
(Translation: Carol II King of the Romanians)
Reverse descriptionEngraving of the peasant woman Modura presenting a jug of water to the king, who is wearing his flight vestments and has just landed his airplane in the field behind him.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering8 IUNIE 1930 8 IUNIE 1940 500 LEI
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1940  - -
Catalog ID3775776420
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