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THE 1934 CZECHOSLOVAKIA 10 DUKATEN COMMEMORATIVE
Cataloger Chris Chatigny published a short article in his Stack's Bowers blog about an interesting and rare Czechoslovakia
commemorative. -Editor
For our inaugural preview of the Stack’s Bowers Galleries August 2016 ANA World’s Fair of Money auction – held in Anaheim, California – we have a nice rarity that is the finest certified of its kind by a large margin. Our highlight for today is a Czechoslovakian 1934 10 Dukaten commemorating the reopening of the Kremnica Mine. With a mintage of just 68 pieces the population is small, with this example (certified by NGC with a grade of Mint State 68) standing as the finest graded by a three-point margin at both PCGS and NGC. The obverse design features Saint Catherine kneeling in prayer facing right, clearly identified by the wheel to her right. The arms of Kremnica appear behind her. The reverse design bears an intricate image of the exterior of the mines, while the lower portion is a cut out of a mine tunnel featuring both modern and antique miners and equipment. The intricate design is set against deep dark prooflike fields, which add a third dimension to the artwork when viewed in hand. A coin without peers that is sure to impress. To read the complete article, see:
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