Republic of Estonia - 2 Krooni - 1930 - #644. | Coins & Paper Money

elheron-grande · 2023-01-07T17:01:15.474000Z

7 Jan 2023- Greetings to all coin & token collectors, where-ever you might be. (Note: This coin is NOT for sale. This coin report is to advise fellow coin & token collectors that Heron has added another interesting item to his small collection of coins & tokens. This IS the Coin & Paper Money Chat board and a place to exchange hobby information).A neat addition for #644 because it is a commemorative coin from Estonia (actually purchased from a seller in Lithuania). The coin: 30mm dia. Round. Silver (actually it is .500 silver content and qualifies as a 'silver' coin and even appears to be a silver coin). This coin grades VF+. This coin commemorates the Toompea Fortress in the city of Tallinn and has been in use since the 9th Century.Obverse: Three lions in shield type Coat of Arms. Legend: EESTI VABARIIK. (Eng: Estonia Republic). Date 1930 at 6 oclock.Reverse: Nice depiction of Toompea Fortress. 2 Krooni at 6 oclock.Note: This coin is NOT for sale nor will it be offered for sale. MIntage: 1,277,459.Numista Rarity Index= 16.Note: the word Krooni = 'crown' in English.Note: This coin is NOT for sale. Info Sources: Google translations, Numista, NGC, Wikipedia, andthe KM catalog of world coins - the actual paper catalog. Some history. Estonia has a long history and this is a summary:1219- Danish Crusaders conquer Estonia area.1346- The Livonian Order buys area for 10,000 Mark.1561 - Estonia divided by Sweden and Poland.1710 - Most of Estonia occupied by Russia.1918 - Estonia declares independence from Russia.1940 - Estonia is occupied and owned by Soviet Russia.1988 - Estonians declare independence (again).**A nice addition to Heron's small accumulation of Central & Eastern Europa issuing entities. Because el Heron accumulates mostly lower denomination coins & tokens it is unusual to have a nice commemorative 'silver' coin added. However, in this great hobby of coin and token collecting we never know what will be available for us. A great hobby for a lifetime! And the search continues.**Note: This coin is NOT for sale.

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