Czechoslovakia 50 korun Sculptor Josef Myslbek PR68 PCGS silver coin 1972

The 1972 Czechoslovakia 50 korun silver coin commemorates the outstanding Czech sculptor Josef Václav Myslbek, one of the most influential figures in the development of modern Czech monumental sculpture. Issued by the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic, the coin honors a master whose works became lasting symbols of Czech national culture and artistic achievement.

The obverse presents a finely sculpted left-facing portrait of Josef V. Myslbek. The design carefully captures the sculptor’s distinctive profile with detailed facial features, short hair, a pronounced mustache, and a full beard. The portrait is framed by the artist’s name placed along the rim, while the years of his life appear beside the portrait, emphasizing the commemorative character of the issue.

The reverse features the emblem of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic. At the center stands a heraldic shield bearing the Czech lion in an upright dynamic pose with its characteristic double tail. Above the shield appears a small star, while below is the denomination 50. The circular inscription surrounding the design forms a balanced composition and highlights the official state symbolism of the coin.

Josef Václav Myslbek (1848–1922) is widely regarded as a pioneer of modern Czech sculpture. His most famous work, the monumental statue of Saint Wenceslas in Prague’s Wenceslas Square, remains one of the most recognizable landmarks of Czech art and national identity.

Struck in silver with beautiful prooflike surfaces and certified PCGS PR68CAM, this high-grade coin represents an elegant example of Czechoslovak commemorative coinage dedicated to art and cultural heritage. Its historical theme and superb preservation make it a valuable addition to collections of European coins and art-related numismatics.

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