Description
First Republic of Poland, Gold 20 Złotych ‘trial strike’ or pattern (6.45g, 21mm), 1925, Warsaw mint, Bolesław Chrobry 900-year anniversary commemorative. Obverse: Crowned Polish eagle facing to left (Coat of Arms of Poland), denomination surrounds below, legend surrounds above, “RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA”. Reverse: Crowned and cuirassed Bust of King Bolesław Chrobry I ‘the Brave’, the first king of Poland, facing to the left, legend surrounds, “BOLESLAW CHROBRY 1025-1925”. KM-Y-33; Friedberg-115. A bold rendition of the 20 Złotych infrequently seen available for commerce, a visually well-balanced piece revealing notable lustre and an immutable degree of handling, Mint State.
A scarce piece – in recent times, a comparable example was sold through Heritage Auctions for the equivalent of AU$1850 (including buyer’s premium). If the offered piece were to be graded, it may likely achieve at least an equivalent MS value but without the contact marks and hairlines.