1 Koruna (Trial Strike) 1953 front 1 Koruna (Trial Strike) 1953 back
1 Koruna (Trial Strike) 1953 photo
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.

1 Koruna Trial Strike

1953 year
(Zn 79%, Ag 9%, W 6%, Cu 5%) 1.78 g 20.96 mm
Description
Issuer
Czechoslovakia
Period
People's Republic (1948-1960)
Type
Pattern
Year
1953
Value
1 Koruna (1&nbspCSK)
Currency
Koruna (1953-1992)
Composition
(Zn 79%, Ag 9%, W 6%, Cu 5%)
Weight
1.78 g
Diameter
20.96 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#117019
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Woman with sheaf and sickle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
O-ŠPANIEL

Engraver: Otakar Španiel

Comment

Probably minted before introduction of new Koruna design in 1957.

Full metal composition: Zinc/Silver/Wolfram/Copper 79/9/6/5%

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Koruna (Trial Strike) 1953 from Czechoslovakia is interesting because it was minted in a unique composition of metals, specifically Zn 79%, Ag 9%, W 6%, and Cu 5%. This blend of metals gives the coin a distinctive appearance and makes it stand out from other coins of its time. Additionally, its weight of 1.78g is relatively light for a coin of its size, which makes it an interesting collector's item.