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2 Zlotys 1st Eagle Design
| Brass | 3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | Polish People's Republic (1952-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1975-1985 |
| Value | 2 Zlotys (2 Złote) (2 PLZ) |
| Currency | Third Zloty (1949-1994) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Value above design, engravers' initials if present at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
ZŁ
KW
Engraver: Wacław Kowalik
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coins without mintmark dated 1975-1977 were struck in Leningrad, the USSR and denoted (l) (see the main photo of the article).Obverse
Die 1 - large eagle, legend close to rim, bold script.
Die 2 - large eagle, legend closer to center, fine script.
Die 3 - small eagle.
Reverse
Die A - initials KW under ribbon; top left ear with a bit shorter sprig, second from bottom.
Die B - without initials; top left ear with a bit shorter sprig, second from bottom.
Die C - without initials; top left ear with very short sprig, second from bottom).
Die D - without initials; top left ear with even row of sprigs connected with each other at tops.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
