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Medal · Romania
Medalia „Bene Merenti”
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RomaniaSold median$8,311
median of 3 recent sales, 5 in all · typically $6,814 – $8,485
Matched by name. All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 2 Nov 2026.
The Bene Merenti Medal was instituted by King Carol I by Royal Decree No. 314 of February 20, 1876 (according to the Julian calendar), when he was still only a prince. It was the first civilian medal and was based on the model of the House Order of Hohenzollern, from 1857.
The Medal ceased to exist on July 31, 1931, when it was replaced by the Order of Cultural Merit.
Translated from the Romanian Wikipedia (article), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate. Matched by name.
Class not stated
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class not stated | $6,987 | $6,152 – $7,823 | 2last 23 Nov 2025 | None listed |
1st Class
2nd Class
Gold
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Invaluablesold
€350
approximately ≈ $399
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $499 paid
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Class | $219 | $219 | 1last 16 Oct 2022 | None listed |
| 2nd Class | $499 | $499 | 1last 29 Sept 2026 | None listed |
| Gold | $8,311 | $8,311 | 1last 23 Nov 2025 | None listed |
Invaluablesold
€6,000
approximately ≈ $6,926
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $8,658 paid
€6,000
approximately ≈ $6,926
+ est. 20% premium ≈ $8,311 paid
€4,000
approximately ≈ $4,253
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $5,316 paid
LiveAuctioneerssold
€180
approximately ≈ $175
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $219 paid