Banca Națională a României

500 Lei (University of Bucharest) – Romania

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 140 Years since the Foundation of University of Bucharest

Romania

Context

Year: 2004

Issuer: Romania

Issuing organization: National Bank of Romania

Period:

Republic

(since 1989)

Currency:

Third leu

(1952—2005)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 500

Material

Diameter: 37 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #180

Numista: #30486

Value

Exchange value: 500 ROL

Bullion value: $87.07

Inflation-adjusted value: 1451.25 ROL

Obverse

Description:

Left: Romania's coat of arms, "ROMANIA," "500 LEI," and "2004." Right: The University of Bucharest emblem, depicting Culture and Science, framed by ornamental elements.

Inscription:

ROMANIA

500 LEI

2004

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Featuring Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza's bust, his emblem, and the University building. Circular inscriptions read "UNIVERSITATEA DIN BUCURESTI" and "140 ANI". Below the building: "INTEMEIATA LA 1864 DE AL. IOAN CUZA".

Inscription:

UNIVERSITATEA DIN BUCURESTI

140 DE ANI

INTEMEIATA LA 1864 DE AL. IOAN CUZA

Script: Latin