A nice piece. Traces of luster in the background.
This denomination was introduced by the reform of January 11, 1924, and coins in this design were minted starting in 1934. Pursuant to the decree of the President of the Republic of Poland dated August 27, 1932, these coins could be used to settle debts up to a maximum of 500 zlotych. The coin remained in circulation until November 1939 and was withdrawn pursuant to a regulation of the General Government.
Obverse: a Legion eagle against a background of rays; the legend around the edge reads: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA 5 zlotych 5.
Reverse: a bust of Marshal Piłsudski facing left, with the coat of arms of Kościesze—the mark of the State Mint in Warsaw—in front of him; the year 1934 on the right. The inscription “St Ostrowski” appears on the rim.
Designer: Stanisław Ostrowski
