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  • 1 Leu 1951-1952, KM# 78a, Romania
  • 1 Leu 1951-1952, KM# 78a, Romania
Description

Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu

Obverse

Depicts an oil rig in front, sun rising beyond the mountains behind, surrounded by the official country name "Romanian People's Republic". Under the rig the engraver's name and a five-ray star.

REPUBLICA POPULARA ROMANA
H-IONESCU

Reverse

Value and date.

1
LEU
1951

Edge

1 Leu

People's Republic
KM# 78a Schön# 92a
Characteristics
Material Aluminium
Weight 0.61 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Romanian Mint (Monetăria Statului)

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