© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Zlotys Black Madonna of Częstochowa; Private Issue Re-strike
1928 year| Gold | 34.82 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1918-1939) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1928 |
| Value | 5 Zlotys (5 Złotych) |
| Currency | Second Zloty (1924-1949) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 34.82 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#317672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Madonna with baby Christ
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KROLOWA KORONY POLSKIEJ
1928
Engraver: Karl Goetz
Edge
Plain
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.Weight varies.
Interesting fact
The Black Madonna of Częstochowa is a revered icon in Poland and is considered a symbol of national identity and religious devotion. The image of the Black Madonna is said to have been painted by St. Luke the Evangelist and has been housed in the Jasna Gora Monastery in Częstochowa since the 14th century. The icon has been a popular pilgrimage site for centuries, attracting visitors from all over the world. The 1928 Token 5 Zlotys coin featuring the Black Madonna of Częstochowa is a private issue re-strike, meaning it was not issued by the Polish government but rather by a private entity. The coin is made of gold and weighs 34.82 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and those interested in religious artifacts. It's interesting to note that the Black Madonna of Częstochowa has been a symbol of hope and resilience for the Polish people during times of turmoil and conflict. The icon has been associated with several miracles and has been a source of inspiration for artists, writers, and musicians throughout history.
