105. 20 Lei Coin 1883, Gold, Graded NGC MS61
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105. 20 Lei Coin 1883, Gold, Graded NGC MS61
Starting price:
EUR 800
Sold
EUR 1.300
900 gold, d=21 mm
The 20 Lei coin from 1890 is a significant numismatic piece from 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 substantial nominal value for its period.
On the front of the coin, the portrait of King Carol I of Romania can be found, depicted with a beard, in a solemn and commanding manner. The details of the portrait are executed with great attention to expression and the king's physical features.
The back of the coin may present the royal coat of arms of Romania. Also, the nominal value of the coin and the year of issue are inscribed, in this case "20 LEI 1883".
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 valued 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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