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  • 1 Kroon 1934, KM# 16, Estonia
  • 1 Kroon 1934, KM# 16, Estonia
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
1934

Reverse

Depicts the image of a 13th-century Viking cargo ship (knarr) at sea, the denomination below.

Knarr is the Old Norse term for a type of ship built for long sea voyages and used during the Viking expansion. The knarr was a cargo ship; the hull was wider, deeper and shorter than a longship, and could take more cargo and be operated by smaller crews. It was primarily used to transport trading goods like walrus ivory, wool, timber, wheat, furs and pelts, armour, slaves, honey, and weapons. It was also used to supply food, drink, weapons and armour to warriors and traders along their journeys across the Baltic, the Mediterranean and other seas.

Engraver: Günther Reindorff

1 KROON

Edge

1 Kroon

1st Republic
KM# 16
Characteristics
Material Copper Aluminum Nickel
Weight 6 g
Diameter 25.25 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Estonian State Printing Office

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