Principality of Romania. 10 Bani. 1867. #660..
30 March 2023- Greetings to all coin & token collectors, where-ever you
might be. Note: This coin is NOT for sale. A nice size Copper added to the small accumulation of Central & Eastern Europa coins & tokens:
Coin: 30mm diameter. Copper. Round. KM4. Grade VF+.
Obverse: Principality Coat of Arms. Legend ROMANIA.
Reverse: In wreath: 10/BANI/1867/watt & co.
Minted by James Watt & Company, Smethwick, England.
Mintage: 12,500,000.
Numista Rarity Index = 11. Not surprising with 12,500,000 minted.
Note: This coin is NOT for sale. This information post is for sharing the joy of adding a nice Copper coin to the small accumulation.
Note: Karl I was Prince from 1866 to 1881.
C. 440 BC- Mentioned by Herodotus in Book IV of Histories.
106- A.D. Area of Dacia became part of Roman Empire.
In the 16th century a large number of gold coins were found in Romania.
These gold coins were similar in design to Roman coins.
1866- Prince Karl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen was installed as Prince of Romania.
Note: This coin is NOT for sale.
Info sources: Numista, Wikipedia, Googly maps, The Histories.
**It is always a collector's treat to add another nice coin to a collection.
Especially a nice Copper coin with an interesting backstory. And some thing different from WWI items. Although 1917 was a great year! And a nice copper coin for #660. And the search continues. Just for fun!**
Note: This coin is NOT for sale.
