17.31 g, 7 h).
31 May -2 June, 2025
died 270 BC. Mnaieion or Oktadrachm (Gold, 29 mm, 28.00 g,
12 h), Alexandria, struck under Ptolemy V and/or Ptolemy VI,
circa 193/2-178/7 BC.
31 May -2 June, 2025
(Silver, 30 mm, 16.80 g, 11 h), Pella or Amphipolis,
circa 220-211 BC.
31 May -2 June, 2025
3.85 g, 5 h), uncertain mint moving with Labienus in
southeastern Asia Minor, early 40 BC.
31 May -2 June, 2025
Rome, circa 130-133.
31 May -2 June, 2025
1346-1384. Gouden Lam – Mouton d'or (Gold, 30 mm, 4.41 g,
10 h), variety with 'I' after 'NOB'. Gand (Ghent)
or Mechelen (Mechlin).
31 May -2 June, 2025
Longueville, 1595-1663. Medal of 20 Ducats (Gold, 52 mm,
68.77 g, 12 h), on his marriage with Anne-Geneviève de
Bourbon-Condé. By J. Warin. No date (1642).
31 May -2 June, 2025
(Alt-Gotha). Johann Friedrich II, 1557-1565. Doppelter
Schautaler (Silver, 49 mm, 57.90 g, 12 h), no date (circa 1560).
31 May -2 June, 2025
1866-1914. 20 Mark 1905 D (Gold, 21 mm, 8.00 g, 12 h),
München (Munich).
31 May -2 June, 2025
27.00 g, 6 h), Draped Bust type, heraldic eagle variety with 7/6
stars (obverse), 13 stars (reverse), berries, and regular date.
By R. Scot, Philadelphia.
31 May -2 June, 2025
The First Ultra High Relief Coin with Partial Gilding of the Croatian Mint
14 November 2024 saw the release of a coin that combines several “firsts”: the Croatian National Bank, in cooperation with the Croatian Mint, issued a new 6-euro collector coin in ultra high relief with partial gilding and a mintage of only 1,000 specimens. It shows the same motif as the 100-euro gold coin and the 4-euro silver coin of the Trsat Dragon series. The project was realised in cooperation with Germania Mint. The latter added antique finish and partial gilding to the design. Ultra high relief, antique finish and partial gilding are all features that have never been seen before on Croatian coins.
Content
The coin is sold in a packaging that can be used to display the issue. Image: Croatian Mint.
The coin is not only a technical masterpiece of the Croatian Mint but also reminds us of one of the most beautiful Croatian legends.
Trsat Dragon
Count Laval Nugent of Westmeath’s mausoleum, well known to all visitors to Rijeka, is guarded by two magnificent basilisks. The people of Rijeka associated these sculptures with a wonderful legend. It tells of a dragon with a golden heart that protected the people. When the dragon saw that a little girl was about to be dragged into the sea by a giant octopus, the dragon fought the monster to save her. He was severely injured in this fight. And so the soft-hearted dragon learned that it is dangerous to love. He fled, leaving the people who came the next day with gifts to thank him to stand outside his empty lair. The people erected two statues in his memory. They are said to keep the peace in Rijeka to this day.
The first ultra high relief issue of the Croatian Mint with partial gilding and antique finish: Trsat Dragon with a face value of 6 euros. Image: Croatian Mint.
Design and Technology
Natalya Danysz created a design for the first issues of this coin series that was perfectly suited to be transferred onto an ultra high relief issue. After all, the Trsat Dragon is actually a basilisk, a mythical creature with the head of a rooster and the body of a serpent. The basilisk is considered to be the king of snakes. Its mere glance and its breath are deadly. Thanks to the ultra high relief and the antique finish, we can see every scale and every feather of this terrifying beast. The shield on the obverse has been lavishly gilded, creating a perfect contrast to the antique finish.
The new commemorative coin features the same design as the 100-euro and the 4-euro coins. The obverse shows a basilisk. The circumscription reads TRSATSKI ZMAJ 2024 (= Trsat Dragon 2024).
The reverse also shows a basilisk, holding the personal coat of arms of Count Laval Nugent of Westmeath in the claws of his right paw. The circumscription reads REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA 6 EURO.
For the presentation of the numismatic work of art, a special packaging was created in cooperation with the designers of Germania Mint. It not only serves to protect the coin but also to display it. Oak wood, acrylic glass and Qureco were used. Qureco is an innovative, ecologically sustainable material that not only protects the coin but is also aesthetically pleasing.
Issue Date and Price
Anyone who wanted to obtain one of the ultra high relief issues had to be quick: after the launch on 14 November 2024, it only took a short time for the coins to be completely sold out.
|
6 euros |
2024 |
Trsat Dragon |
62.207 g – 2 ounces |
45 mm |
Silver .9999 |
BU |
1000 |
The series also includes a 100-euro and a 4-euro coin, the latter can still be purchased directly from the website of Croatian Mint.
|
100 euros |
2024 |
Trsat Dragon |
31.103 g – 1 ounce |
32 mm |
Gold .9999 |
BU |
100 |
|
4 euros |
2024 |
Trsat Dragon |
31.103 g – 1 ounce |
38.61 mm |
Silver .9999 |
BU |
5000 |
