25 Senti

1928 year


Nickel brass (70% Copper, 20% Zinc, 10% Nickel)	8.50 g	28 mm

Description

Issuer	Estonia
Period	Republic (1918-1940)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1928
Value	25 Senti (0.25)
Currency	Old kroon (1928-1940)
Composition	Nickel brass (70% Copper, 20% Zinc, 10% Nickel)
Weight	8.50 g
Diameter	28 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	15 October 1936
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#10293
Rarity index	27%

Reverse

Denomination above date, encircled by country name.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EESTI VABARIIK
25 SENTI
-1928-

Translation: Republic of Estonia

Engraver: Georg Vestenberg

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

The letters "TK" in the obverse are the initials of Theodor Käärik, director of the State Printing Office.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1928 Estonian 25 Senti coin is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's cultural and historical heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the national coat of arms of Estonia, which includes a shield with three lions, symbolizing the country's historical provinces: Saaremaa, Läänemaa, and Harjumaa. The reverse side of the coin features an image of a barn swallow, which is a common bird species found in Estonia and represents freedom and hope. The coin's design was created by the Estonian artist and sculptor, August Weizenberg, and it has become a beloved symbol of Estonian identity and culture.