1932, Czechoslovakia (Republic). Miroslav Tyrš - Sokol movement. Gold Ducat Coin. NGC MS-62!
Mint Date: 1932 Mintage: 1,742 pcs. Mint Place: Kremnitz (K) Reference: Friedberg 11, Bruce-X#M12. R! Condition: Certified and graded by NGC as MS-62! Denomination: Ducat - 100th Anniversary of Death of Miroslav Tyrš - founder of the Sokol movement. Material: Gold (.986) Diameter: 20mm Weight: 3.49gm
The Sokol movement (C lit. 'falcon') is an all-age gymnastics organization founded in Prague in the Czech lands of Austria-Hungary in 1862 by Miroslav Tyrš and Jindřich Fügner. It was based upon the principle of "a strong mind in a sound body". Sokol, through lectures, discussions, and group outings, provided what Tyrš viewed as physical, moral, and intellectual training for the nation. This training extended to men of all ages and classes, and eventually to women.