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| Emisor | Bohemia and Moravia |
|---|---|
| Año | 1941-1944 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 1 Koruna |
| Moneda | Koruna (1939-1945) |
| Composición | Zinc |
| Peso | 4.5 g |
| Diámetro | 23 mm |
| Grosor | 2 mm |
| Forma | Round |
| Técnica | Milled |
| Orientación | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grabador(es) | Obverse: Jaroslav Eder Reverse: Otakar Španiel |
| En circulación hasta | 31 December 1951 |
| Referencia(s) | KM#4, Schön#22 |
| Descripción del anverso | In a center there is element of coat of arms of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia (coat of arms of Czech): crowned lion rampant to the left. Semicircular inscriptions – in German language: BÖHMEN UND MÄHREN (above) and in Czech: ČECHY A MORAVA (bottom). |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Latin, Latin (Fraktur blackletter) |
| Leyenda del anverso |
BÖHMEN UND MÄHREN ČECHY A MORAVA (Translation: BOHEMIA AND MORAVIA BOHEMIA AND MORAVIA) |
| Descripción del reverso | Value with linden branches, date below. |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso | 1 1944 |
| Canto | Reeded |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
1941 - - 102 817 000 1942 - Mintage included in 1941 - 1943 - Mintage included in 1941 - 1944 - Mintage included in 1941 - |
| ID de Numisquare | 4843996170 |
| Información adicional |
Historical Context: This 1 Koruna coin was issued by the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia between 1941 and 1944, a period marked by the German occupation during World War II. Under the nominal leadership of State President Emil Hácha, the Protectorate was effectively a puppet state, its economy and resources exploited by the Third Reich. The issuance of this zinc coinage reflects the severe material shortages of wartime, as more valuable metals like nickel and copper were diverted for military production, signaling the economic subjugation of the Czech lands.
Artistry: The design of the 1 Koruna is inherently utilitarian, characteristic of wartime emergency coinage. While specific engraver details are often unrecorded for such issues, the stylistic school is one of functional simplicity. The obverse prominently features the traditional Bohemian lion rampant, crowned and double-tailed, a symbol of national identity enduring under occupation. The reverse displays the denomination "1 KORUNA" and the year of mintage, framed by a simple wreath. The overall aesthetic is one of clear legibility over elaborate artistic expression.
Technical/Grading: Struck in zinc, a soft and highly reactive base metal, this 1 Koruna coin presents unique challenges for preservation and grading. High-points susceptible to wear include the lion's crown and the finer details of its mane on the obverse, and the serifs of the numeral "1" and the lettering on the reverse. Wartime production often resulted in variable strike quality, with many examples exhibiting weak strikes or planchet imperfections. Zinc's inherent susceptibility to corrosion means that surface integrity, pitting, and oxidation are critical factors in determining a coin's grade.