Unique medallions depicting notable ancestors of the Kolowrat-Krakowsky line

Going on sale under the auspices of the Czech Mint is an exceptional set of 4 medallions of pure gold and silver. The medallions bear on their faces notable ancestors of the ancient noble House of Kolowrat-Krakowsky as depicted by the Czech academic sculptor and medal maker Michael Vitanovský. The unified reverse side by the graphic artist Barbara Solperová shows the coat of arms and bilingual motto of the family: Věrně a stále – Pro Fidelitate.

Each set comes with a numbered certificate, housed in a luxurious wooden etuille.

The numismatist thus has a singular opportunity to enrich their collection with a unique set of collectors’ items.

  • Leopold Filip Kolowrat-Krakowsky – member of the Imperial Council and the Bohemian Provincial Assembly, Knight of the Order of the Iron Crown of the second class, a Lieutenant of the dragoon regiment of prince Eugene of Savoy
  • Alexander Joseph Kolowrat-Krakowsky – one of the most distinctive and interesting personages, renowned automotive and motorcycle racer, and successful film producer
  • Jindřich Vilém Kolowrat-Krakowsky – esteemed Czechoslovak diplomat, businessman, philanthropist and generous benefactor, patriot and resistance fighter, decorated with the Czechoslovak War Cross and the Order of T.G. Masaryk
  • František Tomáš Kolowrat-Krakowský – cinematographer and film producer, guardian of the family estate, philanthropist, art lover and generous patron