Banca Națională a României

500 Lei (Ciprian Porumbescu) – Romania

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 150 years from the Birth of Ciprian Porumbescu

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: #177

Numista: #83612

Value

Exchange value: 500 ROL

Bullion value: $87.45

Inflation-adjusted value: 1673.29 ROL

Obverse

Description:

Left: symbolic graphics (violin, piano) and composer's signature facsimile. Right: Romania's Coat of Arms and "500 LEI". Above: circular inscription "ROMANIA" and issue year "2003".

Inscription:

ROMANIA

2003

500 LEI

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Portrait of Ciprian Porumbescu. The circular engraving reads "CIPRIAN PORUMBESCU," a musical adornment, and his years "1853-1883."

Inscription:

1853-1883

CIPRIAN PORUMBESCU

Script: Latin

Edge

Milled

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2003	—	500	Proof

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