Poland 2007-MW 200 zlotych Fr-217

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from Goldberg sale 136, lot 456
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This specimen was lot 456 in Goldberg sale 136 (Los Angeles, September 2023), where it sold for $900. The catalog description[1] noted, "Poland. 200 Zlotych, 2007-MW. For the 125 Anniversary of the Birth of Szymanowski. PCGS graded Proof 70 Deep Cameo."

Wikipedia comments,

"Karol Maciej Szymanowski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈkarɔl ˈmat͡ɕɛj ʂɨmaˈnɔfskʲi]; 3 October 1882 – 29 March 1937) was a Polish composer and pianist. He was a member of the modernist Young Poland movement that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th century."

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 15.5 g, 0.900 fine gold, 0.4485 troy oz AGW, 27 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: Fr-217; KM Y665.

Sources:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • [1]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg Sale 136: the Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2023.

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