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5000 Korún (The Bratislava Coronations) – Slovakia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: The Bratislava Coronations - 400th Anniversary of the Coronation of Matthias II

Slovakia

Context

Year: 2008

Issuer: Slovakia

Period:

Republic

(since 1993)

Currency:

Koruna

(1993—2008)

Demonetization: 17 January 2009

Total mintage: 4,050

Material

Diameter: 26 mm

Weight: 9.5 g

Gold weight: 8.55 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Gold (90% Gold, 7.5% Silver, 2.5% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #89

Numista: #35184

Value

Exchange value: 5000 SKK

Bullion value: $1423.40

Inflation-adjusted value: 8618.35 SKK

Obverse

Description:

The coin features the interior and tower of St. Martin's Cathedral alongside Bratislava Castle and its fortifications. The inscription "SLOVENSKA REPUBLIKA" frames the design, with the state coat of arms and the year 2008 below. The designers' initials, MR and BR, appear near the upper edge.

Inscription:

SLOVENSKÁ REPUBLIKA

2008

Translation:

Slovak Republic

2008

Script: Latin

Language: Slovak

Engraver: Branislav Ronai

Reverse

Description:

A portrait of King Matthias II with the Hungarian crown and coronation sword. The right side shows the towers of St. Michael's Gate and the Franciscan Church in Bratislava. Text along the right edge reads "KORUNOVACIA MATEJA II., BRATISLAVA, 1608". The nominal value "5000 Sk" is near the bottom edge, and the Kremnica mintmark (MK) is below the sword handle.

Inscription:

KORUNOVÁCIA MATEJA II.

BRATISLAVA

1608

5000 Sk

Translation:

Coronation of Matej II.

Bratislava

1608

5000 Sk

Script: Latin

Language: Slovak

Engraver: Miroslav Ronai