Romania 500 Lei, 2004
University of Bucharest
Information
Country
Romania
Romania
Currency
Third leu
(1952 – 2005)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Lei
Year
2004
Ruler
Republic
(1989–9999)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
31.1
Diameter (mm)
37
Demonetized
Yes
Description
500 Lei from Romania. Issued in 2004. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 37 mm and weighs 31.1 g.
- Obverse
- On the left side, Romania's Coat of Arms, the inscription "ROMANIA", the face value "500 LEI" and the year of issue "2004"; on the right side, the emblem of the University of Bucharest within the design depicting the Culture and Science; above and below the illustration, two ornamental elements.
- Reverse
- Three main elements: the Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza's bust, one of the Prince's emblems and the University building; the inscriptions "UNIVERSITATEA DIN BUCURESTI" and "140 ANI" are circularly engraved on the upper part of the coin; below the image of the University building, the inscription "INTEMEIATA LA 1864 DE AL. IOAN CUZA".
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 500 | Proof |
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