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2000 Zlotys Marie Skłodowska-Curie, Trial Strike

Issuer Mennica Polska (Polish Mint)
Year 1979
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Currency Third Zloty (1949-1994)
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Obverse description The Polish state eagle displayed with wings spread, rendered in high relief at center, facing right with head turned to dexter. The date 1979 is divided by the eagle's talons, with '19' to the left and '79' to the right. The mint mark appears below the eagle. The denomination '2000' in large numerals occupies the lower portion of the field, flanked by the currency abbreviation 'ZŁ' on either side. The circular legend 'POLSKA RZECZPOSPOLITA LUDOWA' runs along the upper periphery, separated by dot stops.
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Reverse description A stylized modernist portrait of Maria Skłodowska-Curie in left-facing profile occupies the center of the field, her hair swept upward in a chignon, rendered with bold linear engraving characteristic of Jarnuszkiewicz's sculptural style. Superimposed over the bust is an abstract geometric cross-form composed of parallel horizontal and diagonal lines, evoking radiant energy and alluding to her discovery of radioactivity. The chemical symbol 'Ra' for radium appears in the upper right field. The inscription 'PRÓBA' is incuse to the right, denoting the trial strike status of this piece. The legend 'MARIA SKŁODOWSKA CURIE' arcs along the lower periphery in capital letters.
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Mintage 1979 MW - Próba - 6
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