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5 Para - Milan Obrenović IV

1879 year
Bronze 5 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Serbia
Prince
Milan Obrenović IV (1868-1882)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1879
Value
5 Para (5 пара) (0.05)
Currency
Dinar (1868-1918)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#14652
Rarity index
24%

Reverse

Denomination and date within wreath, crown above

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
5
ПАРА
1879

Engraver: Ernest Paulin Tasset

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Para - Milan Obrenović IV 1879 coin from Serbia is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual coat of arms or national emblem, the coin bears an image of a farmer plowing a field with a horse. This design was meant to symbolize the country's agricultural heritage and the importance of farming to the Serbian economy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1879  6000000 - - - - - -

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