10 Zlotys (Mikołaj Kopernik; Trial Strike) 1973 front 10 Zlotys (Mikołaj Kopernik; Trial Strike) 1973 back
10 Zlotys (Mikołaj Kopernik; Trial Strike) 1973 photo
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10 Zlotys Mikołaj Kopernik; Trial Strike

1973 year
Nickel 7.5 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
1973
Value
10 Zlotys (10 Złotych) (10&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
7.5 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#123888
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MIKOŁAJ KOPERNIK
PRÓBA
JG

Engraver: J. Gosławski

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Zlotys (Mikołaj Kopernik; Trial Strike) 1973 from Poland is a rare and unique coin that features an image of Nicolaus Copernicus, a renowned Polish astronomer who is best known for his heliocentric model of the universe. This coin was minted in 1973 as a trial strike, which means that it was not officially released into circulation and was instead produced as a test run to evaluate the design and production process. As a result, only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1973 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 (Mikołaj Kopernik; Trial Strike) 1973 coin.