Carol I 5 Lei 1882-B MS63 NGC, Bucharest mint, KM17.1, Schäffer/Stambuliu-27. By W. Kullrich. A sight to see for a business strike that rarely exceeds the Almost Uncirculated tier. This is one of only two Mint State examples on the NGC census, both ranked at this Choice grade. The representative at hand conveys a noticeable degree of original luster that whirls beneath the soft sepia patina, while a bit of rub to the highpoints precludes a loftier designation. Nonetheless, the strike endures resolute, particularly on the reverse, and the overall appeal proves strong. Ex. MDC Auction 11 (April 2023, Lot 1531) HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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