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50 Zlotys Polskich - Aleksandr I

 
Gold (.917) 9.78 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Partition of Poland (Polish States)
King
Alexander I (1815-1825)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1817-1823
Value
50 Zlotys (50 Złotych)
Currency
Congress Poland - Złoty (1815-1841)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
9.78 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#63679
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50 ZŁOT·POLSK· 26 Z GRZ·CZ·KOL
I· B· 1818

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Zlotys 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, Prussia, and Austria. 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. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the complex political dynamics of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1817 IB 17194 - - - - - -
1818 IB 50040 - - - - - -
1819 IB 19500 - - - - - -
1820 IB 7098 - - - - - -
1821 IB 2683 - - - - - -
1822 IB 1610 - - - - - -
1823 IB 181 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Zlotys Polskich - Aleksandr I 1817-1823 coin.