5 Haléřů (Trial Strike) 1924 front 5 Haléřů (Trial Strike) 1924 back
5 Haléřů (Trial Strike) 1924 photo
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.

5 Haléřů Trial Strike

1924 year
Bronze (94% Copper 6% Zinc) 1.68 g 16.12 mm
Description
Issuer
Czechoslovakia
Period
First Republic (1918-1938)
Type
Pattern
Year
1924
Value
5 Haléřů (0.05)
Currency
Koruna (1919-1939)
Composition
Bronze (94% Copper 6% Zinc)
Weight
1.68 g
Diameter
16.12 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#116815
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Charles bridge in Prague, value below

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5

Engraver: Otakar Španiel

Comment

M&CH CSR1-5HAL1924, Novotný 2, Valovič CS2, Havel p. 26

Modern fakes and restrikes are known for 1924 issue. See regular issue for list of replicas.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Haléřů (Trial Strike) 1924 from Czechoslovakia is that it was designed by the Czech artist and sculptor, Otakar Španiel. Španiel was a prominent figure in the Czech art scene in the early 20th century and his designs were often used on coins and other currency. The Pattern 5 Haléřů coin features a unique design on its obverse side, showcasing a stylized image of a farmer and a farmhouse, surrounded by grain and other agricultural symbols. This design was meant to represent the agricultural industry and the importance of farming in Czechoslovakia at the time.