Slovakia 2013 1150th anniversary of the advent of the mission of Constantine and Methodius to Great Moravia
1150th anniversary of the advent of the mission of Constantine
and Methodius to Great Moravia
The inner part of the coin
features the Thessalonian brothers Constantine and Methodius on either side of
the symbolic double cross standing on three hills. The cross is moreover held
like a Bishop’s crozier, thereby bringing together the symbols of statehood and
Christianity, and emphasising the significance of the brothers’ mission, which
helped ensure the full sovereignty and legitimacy of Great Moravia — the first
Slav state in central Europe. The figure of Constantine is holding a book that
represents education and faith, while Methodius is shown with a church to
symbolise faith and institutional Christianity. Inscribed along the bottom edge
of the inner part of the coin is the name of the issuing country, “SLOVENSKO”,
as well as the years “863” and “2013”, all separated by a dash. Along the upper
edge of the inner part are the names “KONŠTANTÍN” and “METOD”. Inscribed
immediately to the left of the brothers are the stylised letters “mh” (the
initials of the designer, Miroslav Hric), while the mint mark of Kremnica Mint
(composed of the letters “MK” between two dies) is shown immediately to their
right. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 1'000'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Slovakia
Year of release - 2013
