5 Zlotys (Nike; Trial Strike Essai 29) 1928 front 5 Zlotys (Nike; Trial Strike Essai 29) 1928 back
5 Zlotys (Nike; Trial Strike Essai 29) 1928 photo
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.

5 Zlotys Nike; Trial Strike Essai

1928 year
Nickel 15.32 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Second Republic (1918-1939)
Type
Pattern
Year
1928
Value
5 Zlotys (5 Złotych)
Currency
Second Zloty (1924-1949)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
15.32 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#126178
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA
ESSAI
29 29

Interesting fact

The Nike coin was designed by Polish artist and sculptor, Antoni Madeyski, and it features an image of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, on the obverse side. The reverse side of the coin features the Polish coat of arms. The coin was minted in 1928 as a trial strike, which means it was not officially released into circulation, but rather produced as a test run to evaluate the design and production process. As a result, only a limited number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.