Yugoslavia Peter II 10 Dinara

History

10 Dinara 1938, KM# 22, Yugoslavia, Peter II

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

Peter II (Serbo-Croatian: Petar; 1923–1970, reign: 9 October 1934 – 29 November 1945) was the last King of Yugoslavia, and the last reigning member of the Karađorđević dynasty which came to prominence in the early 19th century. Peter II was the eldest son of Alexander I and Maria of Romania; his godfather was British King George V of the United Kingdom. The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was defeated and occupied on 17 April 1941 after the German invasion. The monarchy was formally abolished on 29 November 1945.

Obverse	Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) Peter II Portrait of King Peter II facing right. Engraver's name below. Engraver: Frano Meneghello Dinčić КРАЉЕВИНА JУГОСЛАВИJА Ф.ДИНЧИЋ
Reverse	Crown, jewelry Karađorđević Tree, flower, plant etc. Olive, Oak Wreath (of two different plants - olive and oak) containing value with date below, Karađorđević Crown at top. The Karađorđević (Karadjordjevic) Crown Jewels were created in 1904 for the coronation of King Peter I. The pieces were made from materials that included bronze taken from the cannon Karađorđe used during the First Serbian Uprising. This gesture was symbolic because 1904 was the 100th anniversary of that uprising. The regalia was made in Paris by the famous Falise brothers jewellery company and is currently the only Serbian crown kept in the territory of the Republic of Serbia. 10 DINARA 1938
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