Câteva monede românești într-o licitație Heritage Auction XXIV d - 12.01.2025

 1. Socialist Republic Mint Error - 100% Indent Reverse Leu 1966 MS63 PCGS, Bucharest mint

Socialist Republic Mint Error - 100% Indent Reverse Leu 1966 MS63 PCGS, Bucharest mint, cf. KM95 (obverse), Schäffer/Stambuliu-Unl. Either a trial strike or the result of a mint error where the planchet was struck without a reverse die. Nonetheless very well-preserved on the obverse motif and rare as unlisted in the Schäffer/Stambuliu reference. 

 

Ex. Pegasus Auction 6 (December 2022, Lot 331) 

 

Metal: Nickel Clad Steel Diameter: 24.6mm Weight: 5.06g Mintage: 75,437,000

 

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/romania/socialist-republic-mint-error-100-indent-reverse-leu-1966-ms63-pcgs-/a/3110-31501.s?ic16=ViewItem-BrowseTabs-Auction-Archive-ThisAuction-120115

 

2. Socialist Republic copper-plated nickel Specimen Pattern 3 Lei 1966 SP63 PCGS, Bucharest mint

 

 Socialist Republic copper-plated nickel Specimen Pattern 3 Lei 1966 SP63 PCGS, Bucharest mint, Schäffer/Stambuliu-252 var. Medallic alignment, wave edge. A rare variety of this Pattern strike, this being the only example with recent auction history locatable by this cataloger. Very gently handled and wearing a patina of walnut and seafoam. 

 

Ex. Pegasus Auction 6 (December 2022, Lot 334); WAG Auction 127 (February 2022, Lot 303)

 

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/romania/socialist-republic-copper-plated-nickel-specimen-pattern-3-lei-1966-sp63-pcgs-/a/3110-31502.s?ic16=ViewItem-BrowseTabs-Auction-Archive-ThisAuction-120115

 

3. Socialist Republic copper-nickel Specimen Reverse Uniface Pattern 3 Lei 1966 SP63 PCGS, Bucharest mint

 

 Socialist Republic copper-nickel Specimen Reverse Uniface Pattern 3 Lei 1966 SP63 PCGS, Bucharest mint, Schäffer/Stambuliu-254-1.1. Uniface reverse. A Pattern strike that seems to bring strong premiums, represented by the only example currently certified at PCGS. Boasting ample glow and a beautiful beech tone. 

 

Ex. WAG Auction 128 (March 2022, Lot 478) 

 

Metal: Copper-Nickel

 

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/romania/socialist-republic-copper-nickel-specimen-reverse-uniface-pattern-3-lei-1966-sp63-pcgs-/a/3110-31503.s?ic16=ViewItem-BrowseTabs-Auction-Archive-ThisAuction-120115

 

4. Socialist Republic aluminum Pattern 1966 3 Lei MS62 NGC, Bucharest mint

 

 Socialist Republic aluminum Pattern 1966 3 Lei MS62 NGC, Bucharest mint, Schäffer/Stambuliu-253-1.1. Ornamented edge. Extremely rare, this pattern was struck with two obverse dies. This is the only certified ornamented-edge variety and highly desirable as such.

 

 Metal: Aluminum

 

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/romania/socialist-republic-aluminum-pattern-1966-3-lei-ms62-ngc-/a/3110-31504.s?ic16=ViewItem-BrowseTabs-Auction-Archive-ThisAuction-120115

 

5. Socialist Republic lead Specimen Pattern Restrike 100 Lei 1984-Dated SP65 PCGS, Bucharest mint

 

 Socialist Republic lead Specimen Pattern Restrike 100 Lei 1984-Dated SP65 PCGS, Bucharest mint, Schäffer/Stambuliu-266 var (for prototype). By S. Grudinschi. Plain edge, medal alignment. A seldom-encountered off-metal strike in heavy lead that lends a serious aspect to the overall appearance of the ever so softly glossy surfaces. 

 

Metal: Lead Diameter: 27mm

 

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/romania/socialist-republic-lead-specimen-pattern-restrike-100-lei-1984-dated-sp65-pcgs-/a/3110-31505.s?ic16=ViewItem-BrowseTabs-Auction-Archive-ThisAuction-120115

 

6. Socialist Republic tin Specimen Pattern Restrike 100 Lei 1984-Dated SP63 PCGS, Bucharest mint

 

 Socialist Republic tin Specimen Pattern Restrike 100 Lei 1984-Dated SP63 PCGS, Bucharest mint, Schäffer/Stambuliu-266 var. (for prototype). By S. Grudinschi. Reeded edge, medal alignment. An exceedingly rare off-metal variant of this Pattern featuring attractive underlying glossiness to the fields. 

 

Metal: Tin Diameter: 27mm

 

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/romania/socialist-republic-tin-specimen-pattern-restrike-100-lei-1984-dated-sp63-pcgs-/a/3110-31506.s?ic16=ViewItem-BrowseTabs-Auction-Archive-ThisAuction-120115

 

7. Socialist Republic copper-nickel Specimen Obverse Uniface Pattern Restrike 3 Lei 1966-Dated

 

 Socialist Republic copper-nickel Specimen Obverse Uniface Pattern Restrike 3 Lei 1966-Dated SP63 PCGS, Schäffer/Stambuliu-254 var. (for original). A Choice example and one whose existence is curious as a restrike, showcasing an attractive patina and ample mint flash. 

 

Metal: AE

 

Sursa: https://coins.ha.com/itm/romania/socialist-republic-copper-nickel-specimen-obverse-uniface-pattern-restrike-3-lei-1966-dated-sp63-pcgs-/a/3110-31507.s?ic16=ViewItem-BrowseTabs-Auction-Archive-ThisAuction-120115