Romania
Carol I gilt-bronze Ban 1888-B MS65 NGC, Bucharest mint, KM-A18a, Stamb-039-1.2. Mintage: 500. Lustrous with deep eggplant-colored tone on both sides. Among the finest survivors of this extremely scarce and historic issue that was struck for charity and distributed at Royal Palace functions at the rate of 20 Lei for 1 Ban.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD