St. Wenceslas 2 ducat - year 1934
The St. Wenceslas 2-ducat from 1934 is one of the rarest Czechoslovak gold coins, as only 2,403 pieces were minted. These ducats were made from gold with a fineness of 986/1000 between 1923 and 1939 at the Kremnica Mint, one of the oldest continuously operating mints in the world (established in 1328). The design was created by renowned artists – sculptor Jaroslav Benda and Professor Otakar Španiel. The obverse features the iconic figure of St. Wenceslas holding a sword and shield, while the reverse is adorned with a double-tailed lion, the symbol of Czech statehood. The 1934 issue is particularly valued by collectors not only due to its limited mintage but also for its historical significance—a period of the First Republic, when Czechoslovakia sought to strengthen its national identity and economic strength through numismatic masterpieces. St. Wenceslas ducats are among the most popular collector's coins in the region, and their numismatic value exceeds the value of the gold contained in the coin.
Data sheet
- Origin:
- 1934, Kremnica Mint
- Technique/ Materials:
- Gold
- Precious metal fineness:
- Au 986/1000
- Weight:
- 6,98 g
- Diameter:
- 25 mm