2 Grosze (German Occupation WW II; Trial Strike) 1939 front 2 Grosze (German Occupation WW II; Trial Strike) 1939 back
2 Grosze (German Occupation WW II; Trial Strike) 1939 photo
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2 Grosze German Occupation WW II; Trial Strike

1939 year
Zinc 1.75 g 17.60 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
General Government (1939-1944)
Type
Pattern
Year
1939
Value
2 Groszys (2 Grosze) (0.02)
Currency
Second Zloty (1924-1949)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.75 g
Diameter
17.60 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#125568
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

A Stylized flower on either side of Denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 GROSZE
PRÓBA

Engraver: Wojciech Jastrzębowski

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Grosze (German Occupation WW II; Trial Strike) 1939 from Poland made of Zinc weighing 1.75g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in Poland's history. In 1939, Germany invaded Poland, which led to the start of World War II. The coin was minted during the German occupation of Poland, and it features a unique design that reflects the political and economic changes that were taking place in the country at that time. The coin's design includes the Polish coat of arms, which was prohibited by the German occupiers, and the inscription "2 Grosze" in Polish, which was also banned. The coin's mintage was limited to only 30,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1939  200 - - - - - -

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