109. 20 Lei 1890 Coin, Gold

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109. 20 Lei 1890 Coin, Gold

Starting price:

EUR 500

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EUR 1.000

900 gold, d=21 mm

The 20 Lei coin from 1890 is a significant numismatic piece in the history of Romania, representing a period of modernization and consolidation of the modern Romanian state. This coin is made of gold and has a considerable nominal value for its time. On the obverse of the coin, you will find the portrait of King Carol I of Romania, with a beard, depicted in a solemn and authoritative manner. The details of the portrait are executed with great attention to expression and the physiognomic features of the king. The reverse of the coin may feature the royal coat of arms of Romania. Furthermore, the nominal value of the coin and the year of issue are inscribed, in this case "20 LEI 1890". The coin represents not only a financial value, but also a mark of Romania's stability and progress during the reign of King Carol I. It is appreciated by collectors and history lovers for its artistic beauty and its historical value as a symbol of independence and national development in the 19th century.

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