5 Tolarjev (Battle of Sisek) 1993 front 5 Tolarjev (Battle of Sisek) 1993 back
5 Tolarjev (Battle of Sisek) 1993 photo
Obverse © Rahul Ghosal

5 Tolarjev Battle of Sisek

1993 year
Nickel brass (78% Copper, 20% Zinc, 2% Nickel) 6.4 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Slovenia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1993
Value
5 Tolarjev (5&nbspSIT)
Currency
Tolar (1991-2006)
Composition
Nickel brass (78% Copper, 20% Zinc, 2% Nickel)
Weight
6.4 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
1.68 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
14 January 2007
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#14318
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

City view, arms, date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CARNIOLIÆ VICTORIA SISEK
1593
Andrej g. Turjaški

Designer: Danilo Riznar

Edge

170 reeds.

Comment

In the history of the Slovene nation there have been significant events which deserve to be particularly commemorated. Among them, there is the victory of Christian troops over the Turks in the battle fought in 1593 at Sisak, which means that to this year 1993, 400 years have elapsed since that event.
The battle in question ended many years´ threat of Turkish forays into Europe which hindered development of the then Carniola. Slovene knights, together with their troops did not retreat when numerically superior Turkish troops were assaulting the city of Sisak which was courageously repelling their attacks.
The fortress, located at the confluence of the rivers Sava and Kolpa was an important strategic point on the outskirts of Europe. Slovene troops, which were led by Andrej, count of Turjak and by Adam Ravbar, a nobleman, together with Croatian troops won on 22nd June 1593 a convincing victory.
The battle of Sisak remains one of the most famous exploits of the Slovene nation in its centuries-long engagement with the Turks. To commemorate this anniversary, the Republic of Slovenia has decided to issue the following three memorial coins. On the coins are depicted the motifs that symbolise that splendid historic victory by which, practically, the whole of the then Europe was relieved of great danger.
Accessed at: https://www.bsi.si/en/banknotes-and-coins/slovenian-tolar/commemorative-editions-republic-of-slovenia/400-years-anniversary-of-the-battle-at-sisak-1993

Interesting fact

The 5 Tolarjev coin commemorating the Battle of Sisek in 1993 from Slovenia has a unique design feature. The coin's reverse side features a stylized depiction of a medieval knight's helmet, which is a symbol of the Battle of Sisek. The helmet is surrounded by a circle of dots, which represents the unity and solidarity of the Slovenian people. The coin's design is a nod to the country's rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993  100000 - - - - - -

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