5 Ducats Charles University, reverse die trial

Location Czechoslovakia
Year 1978
Type Bullion round
Composition Gilding metal plated brass
Weight
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled, Countermarked
Orientation
Edge Milled
Period Socialist Republic (1960-1990)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Coat 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering UNIVERSITAS CAROLINA PRAGENSIS W 1348
(Translation: Charles University in Prague)
Reverse description Hand-stamped serial number.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 79
Mint Kremnica, Slovakia (1328-date)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8027834750
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