Moneta's Temple and Gallery

Poland - 10 Fenigow 1917FF German-Austrian Regency

Moneta — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:59:18 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: After nearly 140 years of being kicked around by Russia and Prussia, at one point being absorbed entirely, Poland reemerges as an independent state following WWI. Under a German-Austrian Regency Poland issued a short series of WWI occupation coins in iron (and some errors on zinc planchets) before issuing coins under their Polish Republic in 1923. Being made of iron they are difficult to find without a certain amount of rust or signs of harsh cleaning to remove that corrosion. Shown here is a common 10 Fenigow piece with no corrosion and well struck. The 'FF' mintmark was only used for this short series of coins indicating the mint at Stuttgart Germany.

Poland - 5 Fenigow 1918FF German-Austrian Regency

Moneta — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:53:03 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: After nearly 140 years of being kicked around by Russia and Prussia, at one point being absorbed entirely, Poland reemerges as an independent state following WWI. Under a German-Austrian Regency Poland issued a short series of WWI occupation coins in iron (and some errors on zinc planchets) before issuing coins under their Polish Republic in 1923. Being made of iron they are difficult to find without a certain amount of rust or signs of harsh cleaning to remove that corrosion. Shown here is a common 5 Fenigow piece with a bit of corrosion but well struck. The 'FF' mintmark was only used for this short series of coins indicating the mint at Stuttgart Germany.

Poland - 10 Zlotych 1965 - 700th Anniv. of Warsaw

Moneta — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 14:04:33 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: I love flying nudes and this is a nice one, reminds me of the a Norse Valkyrie. I don't know why a 700 year anniversary of the capital city of Warsaw deserves a flying nude, but I'm glad it does. KM says she's the Nike of Warsaw. The design is excellent and bold, I mean she's on her way with that sword and all. This is a one year type with 3.492 M struck.

Poland - 10 Zlotych Nicolaus Copernicus 1967

Moneta — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 13:52:05 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: You gotta love Copernicus, and coming from Poland you can expect some commemoratives. This is a second issue and reduced in size (what? copper-nickel value went up) from the original of 1959 at 31 mm vs. this one of 1967 at 28mm. Thereafter the 10 Zl went back to 31 mm, funny. They were struck on 5 different years from 1959 to 1969 with this one of 1967 with the lowest mintage [2.128M].

POLAND (REVOLUTION)~2 Zlote 1831

Zantetsuken — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 20:50:56 -0800

by: Zantetsuken

Description: Issued during the Polish Insurrection 1830-1831. One-year type

DANZIG (FREE CITY)~1 Gulden 1932

Zantetsuken — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:32:46 -0700

by: Zantetsuken

DANZIG (FREE CITY)~1 Groschen 1812

Zantetsuken — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:31:32 -0700

by: Zantetsuken

DANZIG (MUNICIPAL)~10 Pfennig 1920

Zantetsuken — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:29:14 -0700

by: Zantetsuken

Description: Notgeld issue *SCARCE

Poland 10 Zlotych - 1932

Moneta — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 22:33:46 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: German-Austrian Regency period. Queen Jadwiga as Ceres / Folk Maiden type in a European ECC slab.

Poland - Revolution 1831

Moneta — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 22:27:29 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Revolution of 1830 - 1831 against Russian occupation. Scarce, especially for better grades. One year type, varieties exist.

DANZIG (FREE CITY)~5 Gulden 1935

Zantetsuken — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:07:27 -0800

by: Zantetsuken

Poland 2 Zloty - 1925

Moneta — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:10:00 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: This companion piece to the 1 Zloty of 1925 was also minted in London (dot after date). Only high-end auctions will feature better examples struck at the scarcer mints of Birmingham or Philadelphia. Part of the Ceres & Folk-maid series. This one also has hairlines and surface characteristics of cleaning. Scarce in this condition.

Lotz Ghetto - Poland 1943

Moneta — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:23:07 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Finally, I acquired an authentic Lotz Ghetto coin, this one in Elektron [alloy of aluminum and magnesium]. This denomination and metal are not as prone to be found counterfeited as the 10 & 20 Mark pieces in aluminum. OB: "DER AELESTEST DER JUDEN IN LITZMANNSTADT" [Chief Jewish Elder in Litzmannstadt]. Center & Ribbon states "QUITTUNG UBER 5 MARK" [Receipt for 5 Mark]. The Lodz (Litzmannstadt) Ghetto was established as an industrial base to manufacture war supplies. The Nazis set up a Jewish council and appointed Mordechai Chaim Rumkowski to keep order. From 1942 to 1943, tokens were struck in the name of the Jewish Elders of Litzmannstadt, the name the Germans chose for the city to honor the German General Karl Litzmann, of WWI fame. These tokens were the only legal currency in the Lodz Ghetto. Used to buy what food and medicine they could, Jews traded their personal possessions for the tokens.

Poland 10 Zlotych Coin Tribute

Moneta — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:08:14 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Polish Democratic Republic. Here the OB/Rev are reversed to emphasize the main feature: The famous and very scarce Winged Victory design of 1928.

Poland 10 Zlotych Coin Tribute

Moneta — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:03:50 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Polish Democratic Republic. Here the OB/Rev are reversed to emphasize the main feature: A Tribute to the iconic Polish coin of 1932.

Poland 10 Zlotych Coin Tribute

Moneta — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:58:02 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Polish Democratic Republic. Here the OB/Rev are reversed to emphasize the main feature: This coin pays tribute to the honored coin of 1936 that celebrated the 15th Year of Gdynia Seaport.

Poland 10 Zlotych - Coin Tribute

Moneta — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:46:18 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Polish Democratic Republic. Here the OB/Rev are reversed to emphasize the main feature: A Tribute coin for the Polish Republic Zlote of 1924. The portrait of W. Grabski is honoring him as the designed of this revered Polish. This coin was issued in the second year of those struck after the formation of the Republic following WWI.

Poland 1 Zlote 1925

Moneta — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:32:07 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Polish Republic, another that qualifies as a "National Maiden"design with wheat stalks that also put this scarce coin in the "Ceres" category. Sold to me as very high grade it's obviously only VF+ and has probably been cleaned/polished along with a shaved rim. London mint issue of 1925.

Poland 2 Zlote 1934

Moneta — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:21:44 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Republic 2 Zlote. Another for my "National Maiden & Ceres" head collection - this from Poland and features Queen Jadwiga. Fairly high grade but with mottled toning. Key date with only 250K minted for '34 vs 15.7 M for '32 and 9.25M for '33.

LITZMANNSTADT/LODZ GHETTO~10 Mark 1943

Zantetsuken — Sun, 23 May 2010 19:30:44 -0700

by: Zantetsuken

Lotz Ghetto 10 M - Fake

Moneta — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:44:01 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: World War Two German occupation of Lodz and the ghetto created by the Nazi Germans for a large population of Jews in that city. This is a typical COUNTERFEIT created in Poland or E. Europe during the 1960's. As the authentic issues became more completely described the counterfeiters (for collectors) became increasingly good at imitation. This is a later issue that is a good forgery. This one is distinguished by a prominent die crack on front of the "U" of 'Uber' on the banner across the 10 on the obverse. Other copies were cast; specialized books are needed to tell the counterfeits; see details below. Usually, these are in rather poor condition in aluminum and even worse in 'elektron' (magnesium). So, excellent examples like this should be immediately suspect! These were given to use in the camp in place of the confiscated money; this was done to prevent blackmarketing. Among the 10 Mark pieces there are thick and thin varieties (this is thin). For a link to a page on other 'Concentration Camp Money' see: http://www.wintersonnenwende.com/scriptorium/english/archives/articles/ccmoney.html This example was purchased (and returned) from a very reputable dealer that specializes in Judaica. He expressed the opinion that it was authentic. However, I contend that the well researched book that specializes in this series from the Lotz Ghetto, is correct in identifiying these as counterfeit. That book is: "Litzmannstadt ... A Chapter in German Monetary History", by Guy M.Y.Ph. Franquinet. The counterfeit 10 Mark pieces are described on page 80. The distinguishing characteristics are: 1) very bright and new material (may be partially toned); 2) sharp edges; 3) a sharp angular recess between star and "Getto"; 4) circles and small stars very thin and with sharp edges. Please see my other 10 Mark piece which is also a fake. The Lodz (Litzmannstadt) Ghetto was established as an industrial base to manufacture war supplies. The Nazis set up a Jewish council and appointed Mordechai Chaim Rumkowski to keep order. From 1942 to 1943, tokens were struck in the name of the Jewish Elders of Litzmannstadt, the name the Germans chose for the city to honor the German General Karl Litzmann, of WWI fame. These tokens were the only legal currency in the Lodz Ghetto. Used to buy what food and medicine they could, Jews traded their personal possessions for the tokens.

Danzig 1/2 Gulden

Moneta — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 19:45:54 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Another great coin from Danzig. Nice style with old German script and stylistic ship reverse.

Danzig 1 Gulden

Moneta — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 19:37:36 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: One year type with a style way before its time.

Poland - Ship

Moneta — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 17:45:52 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: A wonderful ship coin that celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Gdynia Seaport. This a one year type with 3.918 M. minted.

Poland, J. Pilsudski

Moneta — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 17:39:38 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Bust of Jozef Pilsudski. This is the key date of this 4 year series at 289 k struck.

Poland King Boleslaw 10 Z.

Moneta — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 17:32:27 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Nice design on this older Polish coin. Depicts King (?) Boleslaw. This coin was never released for circulation. 50k were struck and there is a companion coin of 20 Z. with a 27k mintage. .0933 oz. AGW

Lodz Getto; Litzmannstadt

Moneta — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 14:30:29 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: World War Two German occupation of Lodz and the ghetto created by the Nazi Germans for a large population of Jews in that city. This is a typical COUNTERFEIT created in Poland or E. Europe during the 1960's. As the authentic issues became more completely described the counterfeiters (for collectors) became increasingly good at imitation. This is a later issue that is a good forgery. This one is distinguished by a prominent die crack on front of the "U" of 'Uber' on the banner across the 10 on the obverse. Other copies were cast; specialized books are needed to tell the counterfeits. Usually, these are in rather poor condition in aluminum and even much worse in 'elektron' (magnesium); So, excellent examples like this should be immediately suspect! These were given to use in the camp in place of the confiscated money; this was done to prevent blackmarketing. Among authentic pieces there are thick and thin varieties. This entry should be moved to 'Germany'. For a link to a page on other 'Concentration Camp Money' see: http://www.wintersonnenwende.com/scriptorium/english/archives/articles/ccmoney.html I contend that the well researched book that specializes in this series from the Lotz Ghetto, is correct in identifiying these as counterfeit. That book is: "Litzmannstadt ... A Chapter in German Monetary History", by Guy M.Y.Ph. Franquinet. The counterfeit 10 Mark pieces are described on page 80. The distinguishing feature of this fake are the sharp square dots over the 'U' in Uber and the die crack that runs next to that same 'U'. The Lodz (Litzmannstadt) Ghetto was established as an industrial base to manufacture war supplies. The Nazis set up a Jewish council and appointed Mordechai Chaim Rumkowski to keep order. From 1942 to 1943, tokens were struck in the name of the Jewish Elders of Litzmannstadt, the name the Germans chose for the city to honor the German General Karl Litzmann, of WWI fame. These tokens were the only legal currency in the Lodz Ghetto. Used to buy what food and medicine they could, Jews traded their personal possessions for the tokens.

Poland - Millennium '3 Sided coin' 2 Zl, 2000

Moneta — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 15:05:12 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Among the latest coinage techniques is this one that requires you to observe the coin effects as you move it back and forth. This Millennium coin extraorinare changes date from 2000 to 2001 as you move it! Thus 3 photos to show the '3 sides'. Originally mintage figures were stated at 2000, unfortunately (for Moneta) the mintage has been increased to at least 200,000.