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August 2016 ANA Auction - Sess. A-C 10-12 August 2016
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ROMANIA. 1.25 Leu Pattern Prova in Copper Nickel, 1921. Rome Mint. NGC PROOF-63.
Stamb-98-1.2; KM-unlisted. Plain edge, no center hole, coin die axis. VERY RARE. Obverse depicts a perched eagle facing right, with coat of arms at far right and Italia and "R" mint mark in exergue; Reverse: Romania, date, and denomination at center, with peripheral legend reading "METALLVRGICA ITALIANA PROVA". Well struck with razor sharp denticles and legends. A touch of clear light redwood tone with luster consistent with the alloy the coin was struck in. A nearly impossible to find pattern coin with great historical significance, and much like the 50 Bani denomination almost never available. NGC PROOF-63.
From the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli Collection.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2000.00
Stamb-98-1.2; KM-unlisted. Plain edge, no center hole, coin die axis. VERY RARE. Obverse depicts a perched eagle facing right, with coat of arms at far right and Italia and "R" mint mark in exergue; Reverse: Romania, date, and denomination at center, with peripheral legend reading "METALLVRGICA ITALIANA PROVA". Well struck with razor sharp denticles and legends. A touch of clear light redwood tone with luster consistent with the alloy the coin was struck in. A nearly impossible to find pattern coin with great historical significance, and much like the 50 Bani denomination almost never available. NGC PROOF-63.
From the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli Collection.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2000.00