5 Korún (Trial Strike) 1939 front 5 Korún (Trial Strike) 1939 back
5 Korún (Trial Strike) 1939 photo
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.

5 Korún Trial Strike

1939 year
Aluminium 1.96 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Slovakia
Period
Republic (1939-1945)
Type
Pattern
Year
1939
Value
5 Korún
Currency
Koruna (1939-1945)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.96 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#149240
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Andrej Hlinka bust to the left.
Slovak politician and Catholic priest, leader of the Slovak People's Party, papal chamberlain (since 1924), inducted papal protonotary, member of the National Assembly of Czechoslovakia (the parliament),chairman of the St. Vojtech Group (organization publishing religious books). Devalued with 4 green marks.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ZA BOHA ŽIVOT · ZA NÁROD SLOBODU

Translation: Life for god. Freedom for nation.

Comment

Devalued with 4 green marks on both sides.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Korún (Trial Strike) 1939 from Slovakia, made of Aluminium weighing 1.96g, is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was created as a trial strike, and only a small number of coins were produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.