5000 Korun (Matthias II) 2008 front 5000 Korun (Matthias II) 2008 back
5000 Korun (Matthias II) 2008 photo
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5000 Korun Matthias II

2008 year
Gold (.900) 9.5 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Slovakia
Period
Republic (1993-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
5000 Korún (5000&nbspSKK)
Currency
Koruna (1993-2008)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
9.5 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
17 January 2009
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#35184
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

A portrait of King Matthias II along with the coronation insignia - the Hungarian royal crown and the coronation sword in the foreground. The right part depicts the tower of the St. Michael's Gate and the tower of the Franciscan Church in Bratislava. The texts KORUNOVACIA MATEJA II. (Coronation of Matthias II), BRATISLAVA, and 1608, the year of the coronation, are placed along the right edge of the coin in three lines. The nominal value, 5000 Sk, is located near the bottom edge. The mintmark of the Kremnica mint, MK between two dies, is situated below the handle of the sward.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KORUNOVÁCIA MATEJA II.
BRATISLAVA
1608
5000 Sk

Engraver: Miroslav Ronai

Comment

Commemorative Slovakian coins are still redeemable by the National Bank of Slovakia at a rate of SKK 30.1260 = €1.

Interesting fact

The 5000 Korun (Matthias II) 2008 gold coin from Slovakia has a unique feature - it has a rectangular shape, unlike most coins which are round.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  4050 - - - - - -

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