Poland 1818-IB 2 zlote
This specimen was lot 74412 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2023), where it sold for $100. The catalog description[1] noted, "POLAND. 2 Zlote, 1818-IB. Alexander I. NGC VF-25. While displaying some circulation on the surfaces, this example retains some brilliance and a wholesome charm." This type was struck for Poland 1816-20 in substantial numbers altho it is not common today. In 1834, it was superseded by KM C132, of reduced weight and higher purity but with a Russian eagle and Cyrillic lettering. After the revolt of 1831, the regime dropped all pretense of respecting Polish liberties and embarked on an intensive (tho fruitless) program of Russification. Russian coinage for Poland ended in 1841 altho the Warsaw mint remained operating until the 1850's.
Recorded mintage: 1,320,681.
Specification: 9.09 g, 0.593 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-C99; Gum-2518.
- Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, February 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, featuring the David Sterling Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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