1 Koruna Trial Strike
1944 year| Aluminium | 1.956 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bohemia and Moravia (Czech Republic) |
|---|---|
| Period | Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia (Protektorát Čechy a Morava) (1939-1945) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1944 |
| Value | 1 Koruna |
| Currency | Koruna (1939-1945) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.956 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#88872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value with linden branches, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
1944
Engraver: Otakar Španiel
Edge
Milled
Comment
Krause mentions year 1940, but such pattern was never seen in any auction.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Koruna (Trial Strike) 1944 from Bohemia and Moravia (Czech Republic) made of Aluminium weighing 1.956 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples in existence. It was created as a trial strike during the Second World War, when the Czech Republic was under German occupation. The coin features a design of a linden tree, which is a national symbol of the Czech Republic, and the inscription "Český stát" (Czech State) on the obverse, and the reverse features the denomination "1 KORUNA" and the year "1944". The use of aluminum in the production of coins was a common practice during this time period, as other metals were scarce due to the war effort. This coin is considered a valuable collector's item and a piece of history, representing a significant moment in the country's past.