500 Zlotys (Tadeusz Kosciuszko; Trial Strike) 1976 front 500 Zlotys (Tadeusz Kosciuszko; Trial Strike) 1976 back
500 Zlotys (Tadeusz Kosciuszko; Trial Strike) 1976 photo
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500 Zlotys Tadeusz Kosciuszko; Trial Strike

1976 year
Nickel 15.9 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
1976
Value
500 Zlotys (500 Złotych) (500&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
15.9 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#151949
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TADEUSZ • KOŚCIUSZKO • 1746 • 1817
PRÓBA

Translation:
TADEUSZ • KOŚCIUSZKO • 1746 • 1817
ATTEMPT

Engraver: Stanisław Plęskowski

Edge

Plain

Comment

Normal version is Y# 83

Interesting fact

The Pattern 500 Zlotys (Tadeusz Kosciuszko; Trial Strike) 1976 from Poland is a rare and unique coin, with only 300 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike, which means it was not intended for circulation and was instead used as a test run for the minting process. As a result, the coin is considered a collector's item and is highly sought after by numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976 MW 500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Zlotys (Tadeusz Kosciuszko; Trial Strike) 1976 coin.