10 Zlotys (700th Anniversary of Warsaw; Trial Strike) 1965 front 10 Zlotys (700th Anniversary of Warsaw; Trial Strike) 1965 back
10 Zlotys (700th Anniversary of Warsaw; Trial Strike) 1965 photo
Obverse © Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak – Reverse © GNDM

10 Zlotys 700th Anniversary of Warsaw; Trial Strike

1965 year
Nickel 13.2 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
1965
Value
10 Zlotys (10 Złotych) (10&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
13.2 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#103703
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Mermaid holding sword and shield
flanked by ship and house

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SIEDEMSET · LAT · WARSZAWY
PRÓBA
10 ZŁ

Engraver: Jerzy Jarnuszkiewicz

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Zlotys (700th Anniversary of Warsaw; Trial Strike) 1965 from Poland is a rare coin that was minted as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was produced in limited quantities for testing purposes. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction. In fact, one of these coins sold for over $10,000 at a Heritage Auction in 2019!

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1965 MW 500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Zlotys (700th Anniversary of Warsaw; Trial Strike) 1965 coin.