10 Zlotys (Mikolaj Kopernik, large type canceled die) 1965 front 10 Zlotys (Mikolaj Kopernik, large type canceled die) 1965 back
10 Zlotys (Mikolaj Kopernik, large type canceled die) 1965 photo
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10 Zlotys Mikolaj Kopernik, large type canceled die

1965 year
Copper-nickel 13.06 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
Copper-nickel
Weight
13.06 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#124085
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MIKOŁAJ KOPERNIK
JG

Engraver: Józef Gosławski

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Zlotys (Mikolaj Kopernik, large type canceled die) 1965 from Poland is a rare and unique coin, with only 100,000 minted. It features a portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus, a renowned Polish astronomer who is credited with formulating the heliocentric model of the solar system. The coin's design was created by sculptor and medallist, Stanisława Wątróbska-Frindt.