Obverse. Normal 'V'. Photo © NumisCorner.com
  • 1 Kroon 1933, KM# 14, Estonia, 10th National Song Festival, Normal 'V'
  • 1 Kroon 1933, KM# 14, Estonia, 10th National Song Festival
  • 1 Kroon 1933, KM# 14, Estonia, 10th National Song Festival, Tall 'V'
Description

The first pan-Estonian Song Festival was organized by Johann Voldemar Jannsen (choral society 'Vanemuine') and took place on 18-20 June of 1869 in Tartu with 51 choirs and 845 singers from across Estonia and the participation of a public of 15 000 over two days. Starting with the fourth festival, mixed choirs were also participating. Starting with the sixth festival in 1896, the festival tradition moved to Tallinn. In 1933 accrued as a participants women’s chorus. After Independence in 1918, the first Song Festival in 1923 established a five-year interval for future festivals. The first National Song Festival marked the beginning of the National Awakening.

Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Estonia (1925–1940), the country name (Republic of Estonia) above, the date below.

The coat of arms of Estonia showcases a shield with three lions depicted in a passant-gardant position, flanked by oak branches. Each lion symbolizes different aspects of Estonian history, representing ancient freedom struggles, uprisings in Harjumaa in 1343, and the fight for independence between 1918 and 1920. The wreath of oak leaves surrounding the coat of arms signifies Estonia's enduring resilience and commitment to freedom.

Originating from the arms of Danish king Valdemar II in 1219, these lions were initially part of the greater coat of arms of Tallinn and the surrounding fiefdoms. Despite Denmark's sale of its Estonian dominion in 1346, the lions retained their prominence in Tallinn's coat of arms and later became central to various Estonian coats of arms, including those of the Duchy of Estonia and the Governorate of Estonia. Finally, upon Estonia's independence, the Riigikogu officially adopted the national coat of arms on June 19, 1925, cementing its role as a symbol of national identity.

Engraver: Georg Vestenberg

EESTI VABARIIK
1933

Reverse

Depicts a harp, a symbol of the 10th Song Festival, with the Roman numeral X and oak leaves, festival stage in the background, years 1839 and 1933, and 'Song Festival' in Estonian above, denomination below.

The coin has a variety of reverses, where the right side of the 'V' in 'VABARIIK' has melted and merged with the rim. This is known as the 'Tall V' variety.

Engraver: Günther Reindorff.

ÜLDLAULUPIDU
1869 1933
X
1 KROON

Edge

140 reeds

1 Kroon

1st Republic

10th National Song Festival

KM# 14
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.500
Weight 6 g
Diameter 25.25 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Estonian State Printing Office

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