Banca Națională a României

500 Lei (Establishment of the Bishopric of Râmnic) – Romania

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 500 Years from the Establishment of the Bishopric of Râmnic

Romania

Context

Year: 2003

Issuer: 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

References

KM: #178

Numista: #83610

Value

Exchange value: 500 ROL

Bullion value: $88.32

Inflation-adjusted value: 1673.29 ROL

Obverse

Description:

Romania's Coat of Arms and "500 LEI" above; the central motto "SFANTA EPISCOPIE A RAMNICULUI CTITORITA SUB RADU CEL MARE (1495-1508)" flanked by Christian symbols and a bishop's mitre; "ROMANIA" inscribed around, with "2003" below.

Inscription:

ROMANIA

500 LEI

SFANTA EPISCOPIE A RAMNICULUI CTITORITA SUB RADU CEL MARE (1495-1508)

2003

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Bishopric of Râmnic coat of arms; the circular inscription "500 ANI DE LA INFIINTAREA EPISCOPIEI RAMNICULUI" and years "1503-2003" are set between two cross ornaments.

Inscription:

500 ANI DE LA INFIINTAREA EPISCOPIEI RAMNICULUI

1503-2003

Script: Latin