fwo_1081212 - CZECHOSLOVAKIA 1 Ducat roi Wenceslas 1932

Le revers représente saint Wenceslas (907-929), duc de Bohème, qui favorisa la christianisation de son pays. Il se rapprocha des Allemands et prêta l'hommage à Henri Ier l'Oiseleur. Provoquant la colère des éléments païens, il fut assassiné par son frère Boleslav Ier. Martyr, il devint le symbole de la Bohème.
The reverse depicts Saint Wenceslas (907-929), Duke of Bohemia, who promoted the Christianization of his country. He drew closer to the Germans and paid homage to Henry I the Fowler. Provoking the anger of the pagan elements, he was assassinated by his brother Boleslaw I. A martyr, he became the symbol of Bohemia