2 Lei - Carol I

Features

Issuer Romania
Prince Carol I (1866-1881)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1872-1876
Value 2 Lei
Currency First leu (1867-1947)
Composition Silver (.835)
Weight 10 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
24463
References KM# 8
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

The arms of Romania and the date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NIHIL SINE DEO
1873
STERN

Translation:
Nothing Without God's Will
1873
Stern

Engraver: Stern

Reverse

The value on top of a wreath and the country name at the top

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROMANIA
2 LEI

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)

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.
Some coins may look Proof, but they are just first issues with unused dies, so, details are very sharp.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1872  262 000 $ 20 $ 20 30%
1873  Photo 1 745 000 $ 19 $ 20 $ 61 $ 220 $ 5800 54%
1875  Photo 3 092 500 $ 8.50 $ 14 $ 38 $ 42 57%
1876  653 255 22%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lei - Carol IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Lei - Carol IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Lei - Carol IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Lei - Carol I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232143
Lot 64541
Internet Archive
27 Oct 2021 1873 UNC
(PCGS MS63 Prooflike)
USD 6600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lei - Carol IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Lei - Carol IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Lei - Carol IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Lei - Carol I
Heritage Auctions
2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085
Lot 31926
Internet Archive
5 Aug 2020 1873 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 5280.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lei - Carol I
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 849
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1873 XF USD 140.89
(EUR 130.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lei - Carol I
Katz
Auction 73
Lot 723
Internet Archive
28 Dec 2022 1873 XF USD 157.15
(EUR 145.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lei - Carol I
Katz
Jubilee Auction 60
Lot 2388
Internet Archive
14 May 2022 1875 UNC USD 448.68
(EUR 414.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lei - Carol I
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 556
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 1875 VF USD 66.11
(EUR 61.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lei - Carol I
Katz
Auction 82
Lot 2024
Internet Archive
13 May 2023 1875 VF USD 65.03
(EUR 60.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lei - Carol I
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 2787
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1875 VF USD 40.10
(EUR 37.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lei - Carol I
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 946
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1875 VF USD 55.27
(EUR 51.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lei - Carol I
Katz
Jubilee Auction 100
Lot 460
Internet Archive
23 Nov 2023 1875 USD 1626.74
(EUR 1501.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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