EUROPEAN COUNTRIES SILVER AND GOLD HALLMARKS
ROMANIA
A silver or gold object that is to be sold commercially is, in most countries, stamped with one or more hallmarks indicating the purity of the metal and the mark of the manufacturer or silversmith
The word "HALLMARK" derives from the fact that, since the 16th century, precious metals were sent to the London Goldsmiths' Hall for testing to ensure that the correct standard of silver had been used. The Goldsmiths' Hall was the headquarters of the Goldsmiths' Company and the home of the Assay Office.
In some countries, the testing of precious metal objects and marking of purity is controlled by a national assay office.
Depending on the national legislation the use of hallmarks may be compulsory, voluntary or provided by a manufacturer's declaration.
The Romanian hallmarking system is organized on a compulsory base.
Modern hallmarking of precious metals was introduced in 1906 by the Kingdom of Romania.
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Silver hallmarks 1906-1926: fineness .950, .800 and .750
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Silver hallmarks 1926-1937: fineness .950, .800 and .750.
The letter under the crown identifies the town. "A" is the symbol of Bucharest and "L" of Muntenia. Other letters as "C", "F", "N", "O" and "P" are unidentified.
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Silver hallmarks 1937-1949: fineness .950, .800 and .750
The letter under the crown identifies the town. "A" is the symbol of Bucharest
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P inside a lozenge: 12.1.1942 - 1.7.1948 Old objects sold through antique shops
R inside a circle: silver manufactured in Northern Transylvania (after 30 August 1940), Bucovina (after March 1 1944), Moldavia (April 6 1944-31.7.1944) or submitted by individuals according to the decision no. 225/1948 (4.3.1948-1.7.1948)
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Silver hallmarks 1949-1955: fineness .950, .800 and .750.
Number "10" under the crown identifies the town of Bucharest (numbers from 1 to 9 weren't activated)
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Silver hallmarks 1955-1990: fineness .916, .875, .800 and .750
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Silver hallmarks present: fineness .750, .800, .875, .916, .925, and .999
The State mark is a unique symbol with the indication of the precious metal title in Arabic numerals and maker's registration number with the ANPC (National Authority for Consumer Protection of the State mark).
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