Romania 20 Lei, 1940

20 Lei from Romania. Issued in 1940. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.5 g.

Obverse

The legend CAROL II and, between an oak branch (at left) and a laurel branch (at right), REGELE ROMANILOR meaning "KING OF ROMANIANS", and the effigy of Carol II to the left. Under the neck lies the name of the engraver, E.W. BECKER. (Carol II, King of Romania)

Reverse

Inside a thorn wreath with three flowers, a crown and sun rays, below the crown two entangled C's with Roman numeral II centrally (Carol II monogram), ribbon bent twice tying the thorn wreath, on which lies NIHIL SINE DEO. Along and near the edge the inscriptions ROMANIA, 8 IUNIE 1930, 8 IUNIE 1940, face value 20 LEI. (Romania
8th June, 1930
8th June, 1940
20 Lei)

Edge

Grained