Poland 1831-KG 2 zlote

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Sincona sale 69, lot 1015

This specimen was lot 1015 in Sincona sale 69 (Zürich, May 2021), where it sold for 250 CHF (about US$332 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"POLEN, Freiheitskampf, 1830-1831. 2 Zlote 1831, Warschau. Vorzüglich. (Poland, revolt of 1830-31, 2 zlote of 1831, Warsaw mint. Extremely fine.)"

This issue was struck in 1831 while Poland was rebelling against Russian rule (1815-1918). Two zlote equaled thirty kopeks or sixty groszy. Russian coinage for Poland ended in 1850.

Recorded mintage: 170,990.

Specification: 8.90 g, 0.593 fine silver, 26 mm diameter, this specimen 9.12 g.

Catalog reference: KM C123, Bitkin 4.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
  • [1]Jürg Richter, Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2021.

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