Silver medal Laurin&Klement Voiturette A standard

Silver medal Laurin&Klement Voiturette A standard

Stock state
Sold out
Date of issue
November 2013
Mintage
500 pcs

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History of motoring in Czech lands

At the end of 1895, enthusiastic cyclists, mechanic Václav Laurin and bookseller Václav Klement, began manufacturing bicycles. The name of their firm was “Slavia“. After several years, the firm’s product range broadened – they added motorcycles which recorded success in several international races. And, after multiple tests, Laurin and Klement started manufacturing automobiles, as well.
The first Laurin & Klement automobile originated in 1905: the type of voiturette “A“.
Voiturette A was a car with water cooled 1005cm3 two-cylinder V-type 7 horsepower engine. The same as motorcycles, this motor vehicle brought a great business success to the brand; and over the years it became a symbol of Czech vintage cars.
The obverse side of the medal depicts in detail Voiturette A, above it there is the Laurin & Klement logo and the year of the car‘s origin.
On the reverse side we can see the text in circumscription "HISTORY OF MOTORING IN CZECH LANDS“ on a slightly convex rim to create the impression of a tyre. In the centre of the composition three “bars” represent a driving wheel, and the circles in the background symbolize rotation.
The rights to trademarks have been used with the permission of ŠKODA AUTO a.s.

Limited edition 500 pcs

Specifications

Code
30815-720
Issuer
Czech mint
Author of the obverse
ak. soch. Jiří Dostál
Author of the reverse
ak. soch. Jiří Dostál
Numbered issue
No
Certificate
Yes
Fineness
999 / 1000
Weight
13 g
Diameter
28 mm
Packaging
Blue leather case
Capsule
Yes
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