ROMANIA, Kingdom. Carol I. 1881-1914. AR 5 Lei (37mm, 25.06 g, 12h). Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Reign of Carol I. Brussels mint. Dually dated 1866 and 1906. KM 35; Y 38. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 66 WINGS APPROVED. Gem toned uncirculated with very satiny surfaces and lightly patinated hues of violet and blue. Highest ever graded specimen for type.
Purchased from M. Louis Teller, January 1975.