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100 Korun Jan Evangelista Purkyně; Pattern
1969 year| Gold (.900) | - | - |
| Issuer | Czechoslovakia |
|---|---|
| Period | Socialist Republic (1960-1990) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1969 |
| Value | 100 Korun (100 CSK) |
| Currency | Koruna (1953-1992) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Jan Evangelista Purkinje on the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1869 - 1969
JAN
EVANGELISTA
PURKYNĚ
Comment
Jan Evangelista Purkinje, born in Libochovice, near Litoměřice, on December 17, 1787, and died in Prague on July 28, 1869, was a Czech anatomist and neurophysiologist. He made an undeniable contribution to the biomedical sciences. (Source : www.wikipedia.org) Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Korun (Jan Evangelista Purkyně; Pattern) 1969 from Czechoslovakia made of Gold (.900) is that it was designed by renowned Czech artist and sculptor, Jan Evangelista Purkyně. He was a prominent figure in the Czech art scene in the 20th century and his works are highly regarded for their unique blend of modernism and traditional Czech folk art. The coin's design features a portrait of Purkyně on one side and a stylized image of a tree on the other, symbolizing growth and prosperity. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, not only for its gold content but also for its cultural and historical significance.
