© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
10 Groszy Polskich
| Billon (.194 silver) | 2.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Partition of Poland (Polish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander I (1815-1825) Nicholas I (1825-1855) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1831 |
| Value | 10 Groszy (⅓) |
| Currency | Congress Poland - Złoty (1815-1841) |
| Composition | Billon (.194 silver) |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#42052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10 GROSZY
POLS.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Alexander I (Aleksander I) of Russia & King of Poland (Life: 1777-1827) (Reign: June 1815 - December 1825)Nicholas I (Mikołoy I) of Russia & King of Poland (Life: 1796-1855) (Reign: December 1825 - March 1855).
The Kingdom of Poland,informally known as Congress Poland was initially in 'Personal union' with the Russian Empire and then in 1832 became a 'Real union' with Russian Empire and finally integrated in 1867 as the Vistula Land of Russia (Russia Poland)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Groszy Polskich coin from the Russian Partition of Poland (1816-1831) is that it was minted using a unique blend of metals known as "Billon," which consists of 19.4% silver and 80.6% copper. This composition was specifically chosen to reduce the cost of production while still maintaining the coin's durability and resistance to wear and tear. Despite being made of a relatively low-value metal, the 10 Groszy Polskich coin remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 IB | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 IB | 793241 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 IB | 706759 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 IB | 1237823 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 IB | 262177 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1825 IB | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1826 IB | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1827 IB | 736621 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1828 | 528691 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1830 FH | 145259 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1831 | 4527861 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Groszy Polskich 1816-1831 coin.
