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5 Zlotys Nike, Trial Strike Essai 31

Issuer Poland
Year 1928
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Weight 12.03 g
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Obverse description The Polish crowned white eagle displayed with spread wings occupies the central field, rendered in high relief with fine feather detail. The denomination numeral '5' appears to the left and right of the eagle's lower body, flanking its talons. Below the eagle, the legend 'ZŁOTYCH' is inscribed in bold capital letters, with the date '1928' in the exergue. The design is enclosed by a fine inner border with a beaded outer rim.
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Reverse description The allegorical figure of Nike, the winged goddess of victory, is depicted striding dynamically toward the right, her right arm raised aloft and left arm extended horizontally, with large detailed wings spread behind her. The figure stands above a cloud base and is signed 'EW' at the lower rim for engraver Eva Winnicka. The circular legend 'RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA' arcs around the upper and lateral field, while the trial-strike designation 'ESSAI' and the number '31' appear in the right field. The reverse is enclosed by a beaded border.
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