100 Zlotys (Mikolaj Kopernik big; Trial Strike Ag) 1973 front 100 Zlotys (Mikolaj Kopernik big; Trial Strike Ag) 1973 back
100 Zlotys (Mikolaj Kopernik big; Trial Strike Ag) 1973 photo
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100 Zlotys Mikolaj Kopernik big; Trial Strike Ag

1973 year
Silver (.625) 16.5 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
1973
Value
100 Zlotys (100 Złotych) (100&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Weight
16.5 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#87097
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRÓBA
MIKOŁAJ KOPERNIK

Engraver: Anna Jarnuszkiewicz

Edge

Plain

Comment

Pattern of Y#68

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Zlotys (Mikolaj Kopernik big; Trial Strike Ag) 1973 from Poland is that it features a portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus, a renowned Polish astronomer who is widely regarded as the founder of modern astronomy. Copernicus is best known for his heliocentric model of the universe, which placed the Sun at the center of the solar system, rather than the Earth. This coin was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Copernicus' birth and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1973 MW 5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Zlotys (Mikolaj Kopernik big; Trial Strike Ag) 1973 coin.