Czechoslovakia 50 korun Poet Pavol Hviezdoslav PR67 PCGS silver coin 1971

The Czechoslovakia 50 Korun silver commemorative coin issued in 1971 honors the distinguished Slovak poet Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav, one of the most influential literary figures in Slovak culture. Struck in beautiful Proof quality and certified PCGS PR67 DCAM, this coin celebrates the legacy of a writer whose works helped shape Slovak literature and national identity.

The obverse features a finely sculpted left-facing portrait of Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav. His distinctive profile with a pronounced mustache and neatly styled hair is rendered with remarkable clarity against mirrored Proof fields. Around the portrait appears his name, while the dates of his life are placed along the rim. Beneath the portrait is a graceful facsimile-style signature, an artistic element that reinforces the literary theme of the coin.

The reverse presents a heraldic composition centered on a shield displaying the Czech lion, a historic emblem of statehood and authority. The lion stands crowned with raised forepaw and flowing tail, filling the shield with dynamic detail. Below the shield appears the denomination “50,” while inscriptions identifying Czechoslovakia form a circular frame around the design.

Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav (1849–1921) was a celebrated Slovak poet, translator, and dramatist whose works explored nature, rural life, social justice, and national consciousness. His poetry played a major role in shaping the modern Slovak literary language.

Certified PR67 DCAM by PCGS, this silver Proof coin combines brilliant mirrored surfaces with strong frosted devices, making it an exceptional collectible for enthusiasts of literature-themed coins and European numismatics.

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