1936, Poland (2nd Republic). Jozef Pilsudski. Silver 10 Zlotych Coin.
Mint Year: 1936 Reference: KM-29. Mint Place: Warsaw Denomination: 10 Zlotych - Jozef Pilsudski Condition: Minimal deposits, light scratches and edge-nicks, otherwise AU! Material: Silver (.750) Weight: 22.12gm Diameter: 34mm
Obverse: Uniformed bust of Jozef Pilsudski left.
Reverse: Crowned white eagle surrounded by light. Legend around, date and denomination below. Legend: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA / 1936 / 10 ZLOTYCH 10
Jozef Klemens Pilsudski (5 December 1867 - 12 May 1935) was a Polish statesman and Chief of State (1918-22), "First Marshal" (from 1920), and authoritarian leader (1926-35) of the Second Polish Republic. From mid-World War I he had a major influence in Poland's politics, and was an important figure on the European political scene. He is considered largely responsible for Poland's regaining its independence in 1918, after 123 years of partitions. Pilsudski successfully annexed Vilnius from Lithuania following Żeligowski's Mutiny but was unable to incorporate most of his Lithuanian homeland into the newly resurrected Polish State.