کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Yugoslavia |
|---|---|
| سال | 1925 |
| نوع | Standard circulation coin |
| ارزش | 50 Para (0.50) |
| واحد پول | Dinar (1918-1941) |
| ترکیب | Copper-nickel (75 % Cu, 25 % Ni) |
| وزن | 2.5 g |
| قطر | 18 mm |
| ضخامت | 1.26 mm |
| شکل | Round |
| تکنیک | Milled |
| جهت | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| حکاک(ها) | Henri-Auguste Patey |
| در گردش تا | 16 March 1940 |
| مرجع(ها) | KM#4, Schön#4, Viscevic#4 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Portrait of King Alexander I of Yugoslavia, facing left. |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | Cyrillic, Latin |
| نوشتههای روی سکه |
АЛЕКСАНДАР I. КРАЉ СРБА, ХРВАТА И СЛОВЕНАЦА A.PATEY (Translation: Alexander I, King of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes) |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Crown at top. Wreath of oak and laurel surrounding the value and date of issue. NOTE: Mintmark lower left outside wreath |
| خط پشت سکه | Cyrillic, Latin |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه |
50 ПАРА 1925 (Translation: 50 Para) |
| لبه | Reeded |
| ضرابخانه |
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017) Société Française de Monnayage Poissy, France (1922-1927) |
| تیراژ ضرب |
1925 - - 24 500 000 1925 - Poissy mint - 25 000 000 |
| شناسه Numisquare | 6465137800 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context: The 1925 50 Para coin was issued by the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes under King Aleksandar I Karađorđević. Ascending in 1921, Aleksandar I governed a young state, formed in 1918, striving for national unity. This coinage series marked a pivotal early step in establishing a unified monetary system, symbolizing the new nation's sovereignty and economic consolidation following the Balkan Wars and World War I.
Artistry: The engraver for this issue remains unattributed, yet the design blends traditional heraldry with early 20th-century European numismatic aesthetics. The obverse features the denomination "50 ПАРА" and the year "1925" within a stylized wreath. The reverse proudly displays the Royal Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes—a double-headed eagle bearing three shields representing Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia—encircled by the Cyrillic legend. This iconography powerfully communicates the new kingdom's unified identity.
Technical/Grading: Struck in durable copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni), weighing 2.5 grams and 18 millimeters, this coin was designed for robust circulation. Critical high-points prone to wear include intricate details of the eagle's feathers, crowns, and minute elements within the three shields on the reverse. On the obverse, the raised edges of the numerals and central veins of the wreath are also susceptible to flattening. Well-struck examples exhibit sharp definitions and a modest cartwheel luster, rapidly diminishing with circulation.