ROMANIA, Kingdom. Carol I. 1881-1914. Proof AR 2 Lei (27mm, 10.11 g, 6h). Dated 1894. KM 25;Y 26. In NGC encapsulation graded PF 61. Beautiful glossy multicolored iridescence over bright proof surfaces. Claims to a higher grade. Only proof of this type ever encapsulated. Extremely rare.
Purchased from Warren Tucker, December 1980. Ex Palace Collections of Egypt (King Farouk – Sotheby's, 24 February 1954), lot 2501 (part of).