2 Bani - Carol I

2 Bani - Carol I - obverse2 Bani - Carol I - reverse

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Features

Issuer Romania
Prince Carol I (1866-1881)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1879-1881
Value 2 Bani (0.02)
Currency First leu (1867-1947)
Composition Copper
Weight 2 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
20837
References KM# 11
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Head of Carol I facing left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAROL I DOMNUL ROMANIEI
KULLRICH

Translation:
Carol I King of Romania
Kullrich

Engraver: Friedrich Wilhelm Kullrich

Reverse

Crowned arms with supporters within the crowned mantle, dividing dates.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROMANIA
18 80
B
NIHIL SINE DEO
2 BANI

Translation:
Romania
1880
B
Nothing Without God
2 Bani

Edge

Smooth

Mint

B State Mint (Monetăria Statului), Bucharest, Romania (1870-date)

Comments

Nihil sine Deo (Nothing without God/'s will/) was the motto of the Romanian Kingdom (1878-1947) while ruled by the Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen dynasty.

KM# 11.1 coin photos from © Sincona AG:
Diameter: 19.5mm

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1879 B 12% KM# 11.1, 19.5mm diameter, mintage included in KM# 11.2
1879 B 500 000 $ 6.50 $ 8.90 $ 16 39% KM# 11.2
1880 B Photo 10 500 000 $ 3.30 $ 4.40 $ 8.70 $ 16 $ 31 $ 270 72%
1881 B 1 250 000 4%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232329
Lot 63429
Internet Archive
13 Jul 2023 1880 B UNC
(PCGS MS65 Red and Brown)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Bani - Carol I
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 949
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1880 B UNC USD 7.60
(EUR 7.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Bani - Carol IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Bani - Carol I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232230
Lot 64423
Internet Archive
21 Jul 2022 1880 B UNC
(NGC MS63 Brown)
USD 252.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Bani - Carol I
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 1264
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 1880 B XF USD 17.37
(EUR 16.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Bani - Carol I
Katz
Auction 96
Lot 1159
Internet Archive
23 Sep 2023 1880 B XF USD 16.28
(EUR 15.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Bani - Carol I
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 962
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 1880 B XF USD 23.88
(EUR 22.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Bani - Carol I
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 1801
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1880 B XF USD 7.60
(EUR 7.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Bani - Carol I
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 851
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1880 B VF USD 13.03
(EUR 12.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Bani - Carol I
Katz
Auction 61
Lot 3271
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2022 1880 B USD 21.71
(EUR 20.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Bani - Carol I
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 948
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 Undetermined UNC USD 17.37
(EUR 16.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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