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Medal - 1000th Anniversary of the Polish coin

Location Poland
Year 1966
Type Commemorative medal
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Obverse description The obverse depicts a medieval mint scene in high relief, showing two craftsmen striking a coin on an anvil while a crowned nobleman or ruler oversees the work, sword at his side. The circular legend runs along the rim, with the dates in the lower field.
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Reverse description The reverse features a central geometric design of two overlapping triangles forming a Star of David-like pattern, within which are depicted a medieval Polish denarius coin at left, a modern 1 złoty coin at right, and two Polish eagles — one early Piast-era eagle at top dated 966, and one contemporary eagle at bottom dated 1966. The circular legend around the rim names the Polish Numismatic Society (P.T.A.) and the designer's name W. Kowalik appears in the field.
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