1 Leu

1 Leu - obverse1 Leu - reverse

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Features

Issuer Romania
King Carol II (1930-1940)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1938-1941
Value 1 Leu
Currency First leu (1867-1947)
Composition Nickel brass
Weight 2.75 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness 1.4 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
2773
References KM# 56,
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.
Schön# 61
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Large central crown, date below, above sprig wreath
Wreath made of Laurel branch (Left) and Oak branch (Right) and both tied together by a ribbon at the bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROMANIA
1940

Engraver: I. Jalea

Reverse

Ear of corn divides value

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1 LEU

Engraver: I. Jalea

Edge

Smooth

1 Leu -  obverse

Mint

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

Comments

King Carol II (Life:1893-1958) (Reign:1930-1940)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1938  Photo 36 000 000 $ 0.65 $ 0.98 $ 0.98 $ 1.40 $ 3.40 45%
1939  Photo 21 620 000 $ 0.25 $ 1.10 $ 1.60 $ 2.50 33%
1940  Photo 22 230 000 $ 0.22 $ 0.99 $ 0.99 $ 3.80 33%
1941  20 250 000 $ 0.71 $ 0.89 $ 0.89 $ 2.70 38%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Leu
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 981
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1938 USD 73.92
(EUR 68.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Leu
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 1367
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 1939 USD 43.48
(EUR 40.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Leu
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 2798
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1939 USD 71.75
(EUR 66.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Leu
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 982
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1939 USD 82.62
(EUR 76.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Leu
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 1848
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1939 USD 82.62
(EUR 76.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Leu
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 1038
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 1940 AU USD 19.57
(EUR 18.00)
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