ROMANIA, Principality. Carol I. As Domnitor, 1866-1881. AR Leu (23mm, 5.01 g, 6h). Bucharest mint. Candescu, chief engineer. Dated 1870 C. Coin rotation. KM 6; Y 6. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 62. Choice brilliant uncirculated with a hint of iridescent toning. This coin has claims to a higher grade.
Purchased from Thomas Hamilton, April 1979.