Romania: Carol I 5 Lei 1884-B MS61 PCGS,...

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Carol I 5 Lei 1884-B MS61 PCGS, Brussels mint, KM17.1, Schäffer/Stambuliu-34. A minimally available type that provides instant verification of additional care and attention to detail that accompanied the piece's production. Punctuated by an argent backdrop and accented by subtle traces of blue and green that leave a proud patrician impression, the offering at hand is a clear product of special circumstances. Every engraved device remains fully embossed on the planchet beneath, where even finer conditional examples don't relay nearly as much detail in Carol's beard, evincing Specimen-like qualities only seen in presentation pieces. Of the handful currently submitted to both PCGS and NGC, 3 examples find themselves 1 and 2-points finer, none showcasing a matte-cameo appearance as witnessed here, making this a seldom-seen opportunity to own an example so fine.

From the Carpathian Collection of Romanian Coins

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 37mm
Weight: 25g
ASW: 0.7234oz
Mintage: 300,000

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