Romania 12 Ducat - Carol II, 1940

12 Ducats from Romania. Issued in 1940. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 41 mm and weighs 42 g.

Obverse

The bust of Roman Emperor Trajan to the right, wearing laurel wreath, supporting in the left hand the steel crown of Romania, holding a sword in the right hand (leaned on the shoulder). Around the sword is a wreath made of oak leaves. In the background lies a wheat field. In exergue: 8 IUNIE 1930 / 8 IUNIE 1940. Without face value. (8th June, 1930
8th June, 1940)

Reverse

The king on horseback riding left, wearing royal guard uniform and the cloak of Michael the Brave's Order, holding marshall baton. In exergue two branches, above them inscription 10 ANI meaning "10 YEARS". Along the edge, at the bottom left, the name of the engraver, E.W. BECKER. (Carol II, King of Romania
10 Years)