1 Koruna 1947-1953 front 1 Koruna 1947-1953 back
1 Koruna 1947-1953 photo
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1 Koruna

 
Aluminium 1.34 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Czechoslovakia
Period
People's Republic (1948-1960)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1947-1953
Value
1 Koruna
Currency
Koruna (1945-1953)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.34 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 May 1953
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#7176
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Woman with sheaf and sickle and the denomination in numerals to the left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
O-ŠPANIEL

Engraver: Otakar Španiel

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Counterfeit issues with prooflike fields of 1947 are known. 1947 was basically a trial strike.

Interesting fact

The 1 Koruna coin from Czechoslovakia, produced between 1947 and 1953, has an interesting feature. It was made of aluminum, which is a relatively lightweight metal, and weighs only 1.34 grams. This makes it one of the lightest coins in circulation at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1947  - - - - - -
1950  62190000 - - - - - -
1951  61395000 - - - - - -
1952  101105000 - - - - - -
1953  73905000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Koruna 1947-1953 coin.