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5 Groszy Polskich - Aleksandr I 1816-1825 photo
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5 Groszy Polskich - Aleksandr I

 
Billon (.192 silver) 1.45 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Partition of Poland (Polish States)
King
Alexander I (1815-1825)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1816-1825
Value
5 Groszy (⅙)
Currency
Congress Poland - Złoty (1815-1841)
Composition
Billon (.192 silver)
Weight
1.45 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#25238
Rarity index
45%

Reverse

Three-line inscription within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
GROSZY
POLS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Groszy Polskich coin is that it was minted during the Russian Partition of Poland, which was a period of time when Poland was occupied and divided by the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia, and the Habsburg Monarchy. Despite being issued by the Russian authorities, the coin features the image of Aleksandr I, the Emperor of Russia, on one side, and the Polish coat of arms on the other, reflecting the complex political and cultural dynamics of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1816 IB 2700000 - - - - - -
1818 IB 3055764 - - - - - -
1819 IB 5531568 - - - - - -
1820 IB 3481037 - - - - - -
1821 IB 1651023 - - - - - -
1822 IB 1282611 - - - - - -
1823 IB 2098041 - - - - - -
1824 IB 234591 - - - - - -
1825 IB 349978 - - - - - -

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