2 Krooni Toompea Fortress

1930 year


Silver (.500)	12 g	30 mm

Description

Issuer	Estonia
Period	Republic (1918-1940)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	1930
Value	2 Krooni
Currency	Old kroon (1928-1940)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	12 g
Diameter	30 mm
Thickness	2.1 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	25 March 1941
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#11976
Rarity index	14%

Reverse

Toompea Castle, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 KROONI

Engraver: Günther Reindorff

Edge

Reeded

Comment

To read about the Toompea Castle, click here.

Toompea Castle:

There are three different varieties of the coin. The normal coin, the 'Long 1' coin and the 'Tall E' coin. In the Long '1' coin, the bottom of the '1' in '1930' has melted or merged with the rim. In the Tall 'E' variety, the top of the first 'E' in 'EESTI' has melted or merged with the rim.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1930 Estonian 2 Krooni silver coin featuring Toompea Fortress is that it was designed by the Estonian artist and sculptor, August Weizenberg. Weizenberg was a prominent figure in Estonian art and design, and his work can be found in various museums and collections around the world. The coin's design features a depiction of Toompea Fortress, a medieval castle located in the heart of Tallinn, Estonia's capital city. The fortress has a rich history dating back to the 13th century and has been used for various purposes over the centuries, including as a residence for the Bishop of Tallinn and as a military base. The coin's design is a nod to Estonia's rich cultural and architectural heritage, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1930	1277459	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Krooni (Toompea Fortress) 1930 coin.