Estonia - 1 Kroon 1934, Viking ship

Country: Eesti
Period: Republic (1918-1940)
Type: Standard circulation coins
Years: 1934
Value: 1 Kroon
Currency: Old Kroon (1928-1940)
Composition: Aluminium Bronze
Mintage: 3,305,000
Weight: 6 g.
Diameter: 25.25 mm
Thickness: 1.73 mm
Grade: XF/VF
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes, 25 March 1941
Reference: KM# 16

Obverse:
National coat of arms, wreath surrounds, date below.

Lettering:
EESTI VABARIIK
1934

Translation: Republic of Estonia.

Engraver: Günther Reindorff.

Reverse:
Viking ship sailing left with denomination below.

Lettering: 1 KROON

Engraver: Günther Reindorff.

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
In 1990, the Soviet Union was collapsing, and three of its republics, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (which had been annexed during World War II) were all fighting to gain their independence. As part of this national agitation, copies of this 1-kroon coin were privately re-struck with the new date "1990". These had no currency value but were used as popular souvenirs and expressed the desire of the Estonians to re-establish their lost country. If your coin has the date 1990, follow the link below.

Referenz : KM# 16

Quelle : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...

Sammlung : World Coins