Catalogue
| Émetteur | Croatia |
|---|---|
| Année | 1941 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Valeur | 1 Kuna |
| Devise | (Old) Kuna (1941-1945) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Poids | 7.43 g |
| Diamètre | 21 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Graveur(s) | Teodor Krivak |
| En circulation jusqu’à | 9 July 1945 |
| Référence(s) | KM#Pn22, Viscevic#S25 |
| Description de l’avers | A peasant woman with a scarf and horsetail (lat. Equisetum) in hand is placed in the central part of the coin and she is surrounded by regular circle. NEZ (abbreviation of NEZAVISNA) DRŽ (abbreviation of DRŽAVA) HRVATSKA is written outside of the circle alongside the edge, while the year of minting (1941) is at the bottom of the coin. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers |
· NEZ · DRŽ · HRVATSKA · 1941 (Translation: The Independent State of Croatia 1941) |
| Description du revers | The old Christian braided ornamentation is alongside the whole edge of the coin, while the old Croatian coat of arms is at the bottom of the coin. A European pine marten running left is in the central part of the coin, while the face value of the coin (1) is placed on top of the European pine marten. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | 1 |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
1941 - Without undulating background - |
| ID Numisquare | 4333290350 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: The 1941 1 Kuna gold pattern originates from the turbulent establishment of the Independent State of Croatia (NDH) in April 1941, a fascist puppet regime under Ante Pavelić. This era marked a profound shift in Croatian identity, introducing the Kuna as the new national currency, replacing the Yugoslav dinar. As a pattern, this gold piece represents an experimental phase in coinage development for a newly declared, controversial state, asserting its sovereignty and national symbols amidst World War II.
Artistry: While the specific engraver is often undocumented for patterns of this era, the design likely adheres to prevailing nationalistic and classically-inspired aesthetics. The obverse would typically feature the Croatian coat of arms, the šahovnica (checkerboard), encircled by "NEZAVISNA DRŽAVA HRVATSKA." The reverse would display the denomination "1 KUNA" and the year, possibly incorporating traditional Croatian motifs. The stylistic goal was clear, strong symbolic representation, characteristic of a currency intended to quickly establish legitimacy and national identity.
Technical/Grading: Struck in gold (7.43 grams, 21 millimeters), this pattern coin typically exhibits an exceptionally sharp strike, characteristic of proof or pattern issues. Key high-points for grading include the uppermost elements of the šahovnica on the obverse, fine detailing within the coat of arms, and intricate lines of surrounding legends. On the reverse, the denomination numerals and any delicate features should show full detail. Specimens are expected to possess pristine surfaces and a strong, often proof-like, luster, with minimal contact marks, reflecting its pattern status.