1 Leu - Carol I (1910 - 1914)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Leu |
| Catalog Number | KM# 42 |
| Weight (g) | 5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.34 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.835) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 11.12 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Ernest Paulin Tasset
Lettering:
CAROL · I · REGE ·
· AL · ROMANIEI
TASSET
Description:
King Carol I facing left.
CAROL · I · REGE ·
· AL · ROMANIEI
TASSET
Description:
King Carol I facing left.
Reverse
Engraved by Ioana Bassarab
Lettering:
ROMANIA
1
LEU
1914
Bassarab
Description:
Standing figure walking right, name of country, denomination and date.
ROMANIA
1
LEU
1914
Bassarab
Description:
Standing figure walking right, name of country, denomination and date.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 4,600,000 | Edge varieties (round or flat) exist. | Not Common |
| 1910 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1911 | 2,573,000 | Not Common | |
| 1912 | 3,540,000 | Not Common | |
| 1914 | 4,282,935 | Edge varieties (round or flat) exist. | Not Common |
| 1914 | Proof | Rare |