5 Ducats Charles University, reverse die trial

€371,889.00
LocationCzechoslovakia
Year1978
TypeBullion/Round
CompositionGilding metal plated brass
Weight
Diameter34 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled, Countermarked
Orientation
EdgeMilled
PeriodSocialist Republic (1960-1990)
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Charles University, featuring Emperor Charles IV kneeling right, offering university charter with seal to front-facing nimbate Saint Wenceslaus, standing, wearing sword, armour, and cape, holding flag in right hand and shield in left hand. Podium below. Diamond grid with roses in the background with various symbols: atomic model, snake with Rod of Asclepius, anthropomorphic sun, book, owl, scales, and map compass.
Obverse letteringUNIVERSITAS CAROLINA PRAGENSIS W 1348
(Translation: Charles University in Prague)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionHand-stamped serial number.
Reverse lettering79
Reverse scriptLatin
MintKremnica, Slovakia (1328-date)
MintageND (1978)  - -
Catalog ID8027834750
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