10 Korun (National Theater) 1968 front 10 Korun (National Theater) 1968 back
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10 Korun National Theater

1968 year
Silver (.500) 12 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Czechoslovakia
Period
Socialist Republic (1960-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1968
Value
10 Korun (10&nbspCSK)
Currency
Koruna (1953-1992)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
12 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
30 September 2000
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#12628
Rarity index
37%

Reverse

Woman holding linden spring on a chariot drawn by three horses. Date range below, lettering to the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NÁRODNÍ DIVADLO V PRAZE
1868 - 1968

Translation: National Theatre in Prague

Engraver: Jiří Harcuba

Edge

Smooth with crosses (2 types of cross orientation)

Comment

After demonetization, 306 UNC and 9 Proof pieces were melted down.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Korun (National Theater) 1968 coin from Czechoslovakia is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a woman, representing the National Theater, while the reverse side depicts a scene from a famous Czech play, "The Bartered Bride" by Bedřich Smetana. This coin was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Theater in Prague, and its design was created by renowned Czech artist, Karel Hetteš.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1968  5000 - - - - - -

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