Poland under Russia, Nicholas I, 1 groschen 1839

A beautiful circular piece. A rarer item in such good condition.

Variety with St. George without the mantle, with small date numerals.

A well-liked and readily included item in the collection, being an interesting example of the transitional period of the incorporation of the former Kingdom of Poland into the administration of the Russian Empire.

Obverse: coat of arms of the Empire, at the tail of the eagle the initials M-W;

Reverse: within a laurel and oak wreath:
1/GROSZ/1839;