Estonia 1929 sent

formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection

Estonia, long occupied by Czarist Russia, obtained its independence in the aftermath of World War One. Reoccupied by the Russians in 1940, she was subject to Soviet rule until 1991, when the collapse of the Communists allowed the Estonians to once again reclaim independence. This one year type, accompanied by 25 senti, is common. It was part of the coinage reform that made 100 senti = one kroon. Other denominations were added 1930-34.

Recorded mintage: 23,553,000.

Specification: 2 g, bronze, 17 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 10.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1924 5 marka
• 1926 5 marka
• 1930 2 krooni
• 1931 5 senti
• 1931 10 senti
• Coins and currency dated 1929