Estonia, Republic of - 2 Krooni 1930 - Toompea Fortress

Country: Eesti, Republic of (1918-1940)
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Years: 1930
Value: 2 Krooni (2)
Currency: Old Kroon (1928-1940)
Composition: Silver (.500)
Mintage: 1,277,459
Weight: 12 g.
Diameter: 30 mm
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Grade: XF/AU
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes, 03-25-1940
References: KM# 20, Schön# 19

Commemorative issue:
Toompea Fortress at Tallinn.

Obverse:
Three lions within shield, wreath surrounds, date below.

Lettering:
EESTI VABARIIK
1930

Translation: Republic of Estonia.

Engraver: Günther Reindorff. 

Reverse:
Toompea Castle, denomination below.

Lettering: 2 KROONI

Engraver: Günther Reindorff. 

Edge:
Reeded.

Comments:
There are three different varieties of the coin. The normal coin, the 'Long 1' coin and the 'Tall E' coin. In the Long '1' coin, the bottom of the '1' in '1930' has melted or merged with the rim. In the Tall 'E' variety, the top of the first 'E' in 'EESTI' has melted or merged with the rim.

Referência : KM# 20, Schön# 19

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