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New Member
United States
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Can anyone tell me what this coin might be worth or what it's rarity is. I know that it is gold, minted by the Yugoslavian National Bank to commemorate Nikola Tesla. It has 3 gold marks, including the mark for Zagreb, Croatia. Thanks  Moved to Medals forum - Sap |
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Valued Member
Canada
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wow that's a very nice coin ,but like to know about the cracks around the rim .?
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New Member
 United States
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I was wondering about those as well, flipcoin, and I believe that the coin was made that way, with that specific look in mind. I have tried to do some research on this, and I found one that was silver instead of gold here: http://yugoslavian.blogspot.com/200...a-tesla.html . It seems to have the same ragged edge as this one. The picture that I used is from the http://lainson.eu/NEWGOLD.htm and is featured at the bottom of the page. I contacted the owner, and he told me what he knew, most of which is on the web page, but he also is having a hard time finding information about this coin/medal. I also have this coin, but have no way of uploading a picture of mine at the moment because I have no camera available to me. I will upload one as soon as my camera is returned to me. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It is a medal, not a coin. It is struck with a bold medallic relief instead of the flatter relief used on coins. What is the diameter and weight?
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New Member
United States
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the weight is approximately 6.13 grams, AGW, and the diameter is about 21 mm
Edited by tkd123
01/06/2011 11:50 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I must say that this is one of the creepiest-looking things I've ever seen posted here - it looks like a death mask to me.
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Valued Member
Croatia (Locally: Hrvatska)
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Here's what I managed to find that one pice sold in Serbia 17. Jun 2009 for price 119,09 € Gold Coin Nikola Tesla Weight 6.9 grams fineness 900/1000 Here is picture of:  Gold Coin is rare even in the Balkans,The anniversary of 120 years of birth of Nikola Tesla. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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One thing, I wouldn't call it a coin. Probably a bullion round. Or a medal. I've seen two coins commemorating N.Tesla, Yugoslavian 20 novi (new) dinara, and Serbian 20 dinara. Welcome to the forum, tkd! |
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United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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not allot of information about it that I can find online I did a Google search and the only one I found that looked like yours was on some website with someone selling one and this is the information given on it, but I don't know if its correct or not Quote:
This medal is a rare find. It commemorates the life of Nikola Tesla, the famous Yugoslavian inventor, and is of typical Eastern European design.
The obverse has a cameo image of Tesla in relief. To the side are displayed the years of his birth and death. The reverse of the medal shows a dove above a stylised row of electrons, surrounded by Cyrillic script reading "Nikola Tesla Yugoslavia" and the minting year of 1976. With 3 gold marks, including the mark for Zagreb, Croatia.
This medal is supplied in a coin display card and plastic pouch. |
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Croatia (Locally: Hrvatska)
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Here is some more: Commemorative coins on the occasion of 150 years since the birth of Nikola Tesla (2006) Serbia NBS 10.000 dinara 5.000 dinara 1.000 dinara  Croatia 150Kuna  But nothing about the medal or coin in 1976, only the one auction that I wrote you her is the link: http://www.limundo.com/kupovina/Zla...Tesla/339952Edited by nikola
01/07/2011 1:48 pm
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Valued Member
Croatia (Locally: Hrvatska)
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See this: Weight: 15.7g dim: 27mm  |
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Valued Member
United States
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Wow! That looks like a death mask cast. Do you suppose that is what they were going for on the design?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have to agree. That is one scary looking face.
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New Member
United States
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Hi, I own a Tesla medallion similar to the gold one show here and talked about being sold in 09 and I would like to know how you found that information and where may I find out how much one is worth now? I have another coin or medallion that has the same stampings from the location where it was made. Ill post a pic soon. Thank you all !  |
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Interesting medal, of a very interesting and intriguing man... Who made a lot of our technology's possible!
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11/15/2011 9:22 pm
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