Polish Coin(s) Of The Week #7

JohnZ

These are a set of three kings and one queen, commemorated on the 100 zlotych pieces of the late Communist era. They are Y#155 (M:2,924K), Y#160 (M: 2,540K), Y#167 (M: 2,429K), and Y#183 (M: 2,469K). All of them are minted of copper-nickel, and have a beautiful mint luster which does not show up on the scans.




The coins share similar obverses:

JohnZ

P.S. All of these coins were circulating issues. I think Wayne posted a Polish coin with a king on it last month, and Jester's comment was something to the effect of commenting on the expressions in the faces. It's evidently very difficult to design a coin with a front-facing portrait that doesn't look goofy. I think the artists at the Warsaw Mint have done a tremendous job here. I have many more to share with you eventually...

I also find it ironic that Communist coins should commemorate Monarchical leaders, but let's be honest, the Poles were lousy Communists. In fact, they hated Communisim.

1jester

"In fact, they hated Communisim." --John

You can say that again.


I have a treat coming up in a future Challenge which is similar to the third coin.

spoon

Cool set I like the drab color of the CuNi Polish coins.. makes them look all the more rugged, more medallic.

Aren't there some cheap patterns available for this series??

1jester

You betcha!! Proofs too.

JohnZ

Spoon, there's nothing drab about these particular coins. It's just a lousy scan. In fact, they're quite shiny.

I know what you mean about the drab color of circulated CU-Ni Polish coins, however. The alloy is evidently quite different from US Cu-Ni.

kuhli

<< <i>These are a set of three kings and one queen >>




So, which one is the queen????



j/k

JohnZ

So, which one is the queen????

The one with the shortest beard!

(Queen Jadwiga - the fourth coin.)

Philip

<< <i>Cool set I like the drab color of the CuNi Polish coins.. makes them look all the more rugged, more medallic.

Aren't there some cheap patterns available for this series?? >>



AFAIK there is a 2003 commemorative that was done with an antique finish, i.e. without a raised rim. I like that one.