Two Hundred Korun 2010 Prague Astronomical Clock, Coin from Czech Republic - detailed information

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200-crown silver coin Construction of the Prague Astronomical Clock proof | Czech Mint

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200-crown silver coin Construction of the Prague Astronomical Clock proof The 200-crown piece is minted from an alloy containing 900 parts silver and 100 parts copper in proof-quality. The field of the coin is highly polished and the relief is matte, the edge is plain with the inscription “ČESKÁ NÁRODNÍ BANKA * Ag 0.900 * 13g *”.The obverse side features four figures of the Apostles from the Astronomical Clock, positioned in a square opening. Between the two pairs of the Apostles is a detail of the decoration of the Astronomical Clock‘s sliding door, and above the square is a depiction of the statue of the cockerel, again copied from the Astronomical Clock. The name of the state in Czech “ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA” is circumscribed in stylized lettering. The denomination and the abbreviated unit of Czech currency “200 Kč” are below the square featuring the Apostles. The mintmark of the Czech Mint is placed after the word “ČESKÁ” in the name of the state.The reverse side of the coin features the mechanism of the Astronomical Clock. On its left side is depicted a skull symbolizing the passage of time. The circumscription in Czech reads “SESTROJENÍ STAROMĚSTSKÉHO ORLOJE” and comprises the anniversary years “1410 – 2010”. Above the letter “A” in the word “STAROMĚSTSKÉHO” are placed letters “IŘ”, the initials of the coin’s designer, sculptor Ivan Řehák.Each coin comes complete with a postcard-sized catalogue card made of light-grey semi-carton. It features the coin in silver colour, its relief being dry-stamped. The coin description is in Czech and English. The card is identical for both standard and proof coins.Limited edition of 16,500 pieces. More Less
Coin name: 200-crown silver coin Construction of the Prague Astronomical Clock proof
Date of issue: March 2010
Product Code: 21001-721
Issuer: Czech national bank
Denomination: 200 Kč
Author of the obverse: ak. soch. Ivan Řehák
Author of the reverse: ak. soch. Ivan Řehák
Numbered issue: No
Certificate of Authenticity: Yes
Material: Silver
Fineness: 900 / 1000
Packaging: Blue plastic case
Capsule: Yes