200 Zlotys (Duke Mieszko I half lenght; Trial Strike) 1979 front 200 Zlotys (Duke Mieszko I half lenght; Trial Strike) 1979 back
200 Zlotys (Duke Mieszko I half lenght; Trial Strike) 1979 photo
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200 Zlotys Duke Mieszko I half lenght; Trial Strike

1979 year
Nickel 17.1 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
1979
Value
200 Zlotys (200 Złotych) (200&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
17.1 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#122356
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MIESZKO I 960-992
PRÓBA

Engraver: Z. Kaczor

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 200 Zlotys (Duke Mieszko I half length; Trial Strike) 1979 from Poland is a rare coin that was minted as a trial strike, which means it was not intended for circulation and was produced in limited quantities for testing purposes. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction. In fact, a similar coin in mint condition sold for over $10,000 at a recent auction!

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979 MW 500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Zlotys (Duke Mieszko I half lenght; Trial Strike) 1979 coin.