{"product_id":"1990-zagreb-ban-josip-jelacic-sterling-silver-proof-medal-17-g-cased-with-card","title":"1990 Zagreb Ban Josip Jelačić Sterling Silver Proof Medal – 17 g, Cased with Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes in its original case from Zlatara Majdanpek with the Croatian-language information card, which names academic sculptor Damir Mataušić as the designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Croatia (then Yugoslavia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Medal (no face value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: Sterling silver (925\/1000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 17 g total; 15.73 g pure silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Information card (Croatian) with specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case (Excellent condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Medal in capsule in the original Zlatara Majdanpek case with the information card. Individually photographed — you receive the exact item shown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 1,000 (per issuer's card: 'srebrnjak 1000\/II komada')\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Damir Mataušić, academic sculptor (per card)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJosip 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA neat little piece of Croatian history in sterling silver, complete with its case and card. The horseman design really stands out in proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freedom Silver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54718977179921,"sku":"FS-EDM-0069","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0069_1990-Zagreb-Ban-Josip-Jelacic-Sterling-Silver-Proof-Medal-17-g-Cased-with-Card_01-packaging.jpg?v=1790117717","url":"https:\/\/www.freedom-silver.com\/products\/1990-zagreb-ban-josip-jelacic-sterling-silver-proof-medal-17-g-cased-with-card","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}