Up for sale is a collectible 20 Zlotych coin from the Polish People's Republic, featuring the portrait of Marceli Nowotko.
Provenance:
This coin was part of an inherited collection that I am now listing. While I have taken care to research and identify the coin as accurately as possible, please understand that I am not a professional numismatist. All information provided regarding the identification and specifications is to the best of my knowledge, but cannot be 100% guaranteed.
Historical Context:
Marceli Nowotko (1893–1942) was a prominent Polish communist politician and the first secretary of the Polish Workers' Party during World War II. This coin serves as a fascinating piece of 20th-century history from the era of the Polish People's Republic.
Coin Specifications:
• Country: Poland (Polish People's Republic)
• Denomination: 20 Zlotych
• Year: 1975
• Subject: Marceli Nowotko
• Composition: Copper-Nickel
• Obverse: Features the Polish Eagle emblem with the inscription "POLSKA RZECZPOSPOLITA LUDOWA" and the date 1975.
• Reverse: Features the profile portrait of Marceli Nowotko, along with his name and dates "1893–1942."
Condition & Quality:
• This coin has been well-preserved and is a great candidate for a collection focusing on Eastern Bloc numismatics or 20th-century Polish history.
• Please refer to the high-resolution photographs provided to verify the exact condition, as they are the best indicator of the coin's state. The coin shows honest, age-appropriate toning and surface characteristics consistent with its circulation period.