4285) "Discovery of Votive Tablets of Germisara", Romania: "The History of Gold in Romania Coin Series": 10 Lei Gold Coins minted by the Monetăria Statului, (Romanian State Mint) for "The National Bank of Romania highlighting details of the handles from each of the seven Vitove Plates/Tablets from Germisara were found in an Ancient Roman Spa: Date/Year of Coin issue: 29.12.2025:
The National Bank of Romania has issued a 10 Lei Gold Coin acelebrating the discovery of various artefacts and artisan pieces found in a Roman Era Spa.
The Header/Banner presents the two faces of the 10 Lei Gold Proof Coin. The Reverse features detail of the handles from each of the seven tablets.
Titled "The history of Gold in Romania" and commenced in 2003 with this denomination, the coins highlight various artefacts and artisan pieces which highlight Romanian culture and identity.
The latest coins feature the artistry of The Votive Plates from Germisara, artefacts found in an ancient Roman spa.
Germisara are thermal springs retreat located in Transylvania, the Germisara Castrum dating between 1 BC and 250 AD and was a developed community centre for the Romans with both a military and civilian role, indicated by the presence of important civic buildings like tribunals.
The important archaeological items were in fact accidentally discovered in 1987 during the construction of additional spa facilities in Geoagiu Băi.
Shortly after construction began, workers discovered on the bottom of a natural pool in the Dâmbul Romanilor thermal complex the gold tablets, seven in number along with about 600 coins, a marble statue, four altars or bases of limestone statues and numerous other objects.
- Crafted from thin plates of 22 karat gold, the plaques were dedicated to the thermal waters and goddesses who were associated with cures.
- The location served as a place of worship where people offered coins and other items to the gods in hopes of healing.
- A statue of the goddess Diana and various votive altars were also found in the surrounding sacred area.
- The discovery also highlighted the blend of both indigenous Dacian and later Roman religious traditions at the site, where the natural springs were considered sacred long before the Romans arrived and developed the area into a full Roman health resort.
- The historic finds are on display in the Magna Curia Palace which houses the Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilisation located in the city of Deva.
The Coin:
The Gold Proof Coins have been minted by the Monetăria Statului, (Romanian State Mint) at their facilities in Bucharest on behalf of the National Bank.
The Reverse of the 10 Lei Gold Coin features detail from the largest votive tablet found which depicts the Goddess Diana on the hunt centred.
Along the periphery and above the primary design is the inscription "PLACUTELE VOTIVE DE LA GERMISARA" ("Votive Plaques from Germisara").
Below and along the lower periphery is the text "ISTORIA AURULUI" ("History of Gold").
The Obverse of the 10 Lei Gold Coin highlights illustrations of portions of the votive tablets including detail of their handles from each of the seven tablets arranged within a circle.
In the Centre is the text "ROMANIA" with the coins’ denomination "10 LEI" inscribed above and the year "20" and "25" placed below with the Emblem/National Crest separating the numerals.
The specifications of this Gold Coin are:
Denomination Metal Weight Diameter Quality Maximum Mintage
10 Lei .999 Gold 1.22 g. 13.9 mm. Proof 1000 pieces
- Available from the 29th December, A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) containing the signatures of the NBR governor and the central cashier is included with the coins, which are available directly through the Bucharest, Cluj, Iasi, and Timişoara regional branches of the National Bank of Romania.
17) Institute of Speleology (Study of Caves) "Emil Racovita", Romania: A Century of Research (1920-2020): A set of four stamps issued by Romfilatelia (Romanian Post) featuring representative images of Caves of Romania which are of great importance for Speleological Research & Activity: Date of Stamp set issue: 18.06.2020
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