20 Korun Pattern
1938 year| Silver | 12 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Czechoslovakia |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1918-1938) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1938 |
| Value | 20 Korun |
| Currency | Koruna (1919-1939) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#427968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Woman holding czechoslovak banner with linden tree on right and lion holding a sword on the left, with denomination on the bottom left and authors initials on right side
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1918- -1938
20 Kč J-J-
Designer: Jan Jiřikovský
Comment
This is a piece from the zero series from the period of October 5 and 6, 1938 whose purpose was to test finalized tools. The test striking took place on 20 August 1938, but these strikes differ in the amount of linden leaves on the linden behind the female figure. This is a very rare specimen, which proves that in 1938, the state wanted to issue a 20-Koruna coin to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Republic. Unfortunately, due to the consequences of the Munich Agreement, the coin was never issued.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Korun (Pattern) 1938 from Czechoslovakia made of Silver weighing 12 g is a rare and valuable coin. It was designed by the Czech artist Otakar Španiel and features a unique pattern, with a floral motif on the obverse and the Czech coat of arms on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1938, but it was never officially released into circulation due to the political turmoil in Europe at the time. As a result, only a small number of coins were produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
