1990 Zagreb Ban Josip Jelačić Sterling Silver Proof Medal – 17 g, Cased with Card

This 1990 sterling silver medal from Zagreb honours Ban Josip Jelačić. One side shows his famous equestrian statue with the name BAN JELAČIĆ; the other carries a checkered coat of arms. It weighs 17 grams of 925 silver, measures 38 mm, and was struck in proof.

It comes in its original case from Zlatara Majdanpek with the Croatian-language information card, which names academic sculptor Damir Mataušić as the designer.

Collector Specifications

• Country: Croatia (then Yugoslavia)
• Year: 1990
• Denomination: Medal (no face value)
• Composition: Sterling silver (925/1000)
• Weight: 17 g total; 15.73 g pure silver
• Diameter: 38 mm
• Finish: Proof
• Certificate: Information card (Croatian) with specifications
• Packaging: Coin case (Excellent condition)
• Condition: Medal in capsule in the original Zlatara Majdanpek case with the information card. Individually photographed — you receive the exact item shown.
• Mintage: 1,000 (per issuer's card: 'srebrnjak 1000/II komada')
• Designer: Damir Mataušić, academic sculptor (per card)

Historical Significance

Josip Jelačić was Ban (viceroy) of Croatia in the mid-1800s and remains one of the country's best-known historical figures. His equestrian statue is the centrepiece of Zagreb's main square, which is named after him.

The card explains that the medal was issued in 1990 by the Muzejsko-galerijski centar in Zagreb as part of a series of gold and silver pieces marking the city's 900th anniversary in 1992, struck in proof at Zlatara Majdanpek in a limited edition stated as 1,000 pieces.

Why We Love This One

A neat little piece of Croatian history in sterling silver, complete with its case and card. The horseman design really stands out in proof.

Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.