2 Zlotys (Black Madonna of Częstochowa; Private Issue M) 1928 front 2 Zlotys (Black Madonna of Częstochowa; Private Issue M) 1928 back
2 Zlotys (Black Madonna of Częstochowa; Private Issue M) 1928 photo
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2 Zlotys Black Madonna of Częstochowa; Private Issue M

1928 year
Brass 10.23 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Second Republic (1918-1939)
Type
Token
Year
1928
Value
2 Zlotys (2 Złote)
Currency
Second Zloty (1924-1949)
Composition
Brass
Weight
10.23 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#126077
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

In 1928 Walery Cyryl Amrogowicz completed the creation of five and two zloty coins (and possibly of the ten zloty coin) according to his own design. Polish Ministry of Treasury rejected his design, but he nonetheless ordered some sets for himself and friends. The (casts) for these were created by the German Karl Goetz, the coins being minted in Munich (some sources claim Nuremberg). The coins were minted in gold, bronze and silver. Examples minted in gold and platinum which have appeared at auctions and been catalogued, by (Parchimowicza) for example, are suspected to have been later productions.

Interesting fact

The Black Madonna of Częstochowa is a revered icon in Poland and is considered a symbol of the country's national identity. The image of the Black Madonna appears on the coin, which was issued in 1928 as a private issue by the Mint of Poland. The coin's design was inspired by the iconic image of the Black Madonna, which is housed in the Jasna Gora Monastery in Częstochowa, Poland. The coin's brass composition and 10.23g weight make it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1928  10 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Zlotys (Black Madonna of Częstochowa; Private Issue M) 1928 coin.