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[[Image:Walery cyryl amrogowicz.jpg|thumb|Walery Cyryl Amrogowicz (1863-1931) circa 1910-1920]] |
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Walery Cyryl Amrogowicz (1863-1931) - kolekcjoner, numizmatyk, patriota, społecznik i zbieracz zabytków kultury materialnej – pochodził z ziemiańskiej rodziny pomorskiej. W czasie nauki w toruńskim gimnazjum szczególnie upodobał sobie historię i geografię, co miało później zaowocować niezwykłą pasją numizmatyczną. Po zakończeniu nauki objął posadę sekretarza sądowego. Na tym stanowisku pracował m.in. w Toruniu, Pucku i Kościerzynie. Amrogowicz znany był ze swych uczuć narodowych. Przez całe życie współpracował z polskimi organizacjami społecznymi, wspierał materialnie uczącą się młodzież z ubogich rodzin (zawdzięczał mu wykształcenie m.in. dr Aleksander Majkowski – wybitny działacz ruchu kaszubskiego). W Sopocie Amrogowicz założył Bank Ludowy, pomyślany jako pomoc dla drobnego kupiectwa i rzemiosła polskiego, któremu prezesował przez kilka lat. |
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'''Walery Cyryl Amrogowicz''' (1863-1931) was a Polish [[numismatics|numismatist]], nationalist, philanthropist and collector of cultural artifacts. |
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W latach pierwszej wojny światowej zakupił willę w Sopocie przy ówczesnej Ernststrasse 6 (ul. Poniatowskiego 6 – tuż obok obecnej siedziby Muzeum Sopotu), w której zamieszkał po przejściu na emeryturę w 1919 r. Odtąd Amrogowicz oddał się całkowicie swojej pasji – powiększaniu i opracowywaniu kolekcji numizmatycznej oraz gromadzeniu zabytków sztuki kaszubskiej. Kolekcja obejmowała przede wszystkim monety i medale, których Amrogowicz zebrał około 2000 sztuk. Posiadał ponadto w swoich zbiorach cenną kolekcję grafik (m.in. Rembrandta, Dürera, Chodowieckiego), akwarele specjalnie zamówione u Mariana Mokwy, rysunki dokumentujące architekturę i sztukę kaszubską oraz rozmaite osobliwości, np. tabliczki z pismem klinowym. Jedyną rozrywką Amrogowicza w tym czasie były spacery wzdłuż plaży do Jelitkowa, krótkie wyprawy rowerowe i codzienna kąpiel w morzu – bez względu na pogodę. |
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==Biography== |
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Walery Amrogowicz zmarł w 1931 r. w Krynicy, gdzie przebywał na kuracji. Na mocy testamentu jego kolekcja w większości przekazana została Towarzystwu Naukowemu w Toruniu, po wojnie zaś trafiła do zbiorów Muzeum Okręgowym w Toruniu, które w 2004 r. zorganizowało wystawę z okazji 140. rocznicy urodzin Amrogowicza. Obecna prezentacja w Muzeum Sopotu to niejako powrót Walerego Amrogowicza do miejsca, w którym spędził kilkanaście ostatnich lat swojego życia, do miejsca, w którym gromadzona była i uzyskała ostateczny kształt jego niezwykła kolekcja. |
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He came from a rural [[Pomerania]]n family, and was born in [[Nowogród, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship|Nowogród]] on 8 April 1863.<ref name=psb>Amrogowicz Walery Cyryl, [[Polski Słownik Biograficzny]], Tom I, p. 87</ref> During his studies at a Secondary School in [[Toruń]] he developed a liking for history and geography which was to contribute to his passion for numismatics.<ref name=psb/> Following his studies, he became a court clerk.<ref name=psb/> He worked in [[Toruń]], [[Puck, Poland|Puck]], and [[Kościerzyna]]. Amrogowicz was known for his patriotism. Throughout his whole life he worked with various Polish [[social organisation]]s and provided material aid to many students from poor families (among them Dr [[Aleksander Majkowski]], a future expert on [[Kashubia|Kaszuby]]). He was a major benefactor of the [[Scientific Help Society for the Youth of the Grand Duchy of Poznań]].<ref name=psb/> In [[Sopot]] Amrogowicz established the People's Bank, designed to assist [[small business]], and became the president of the Bank for several years. |
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During the [[First World War]] he purchased a house in [[Sopot]] (next to the present day [[Museum of Sopot]]) in which he lived following his retirement in 1919. From this time Amrogowicz dedicated his life to developing his collection of money and [[Kaszubian art]]. He established a numismatic society in Gdańsk (Danzig), the Guldenrunde, where he gave lectures.<ref name=psb/> In 1911 he published a treaty on old Slavic coins.<ref name=psb/> His collection, primarily consisting of coins and medals, contained approximately 2000 items. His art collection also consisted of several paintings (including, among others, prints by [[Rembrandt]], [[Dürer]] and [[Daniel Chodowiecki|Chodowiecki]]), paintings ordered from [[Marian Mokwa]], pictures documenting Kaszubian art and architecture, and various other items such as [[Cuneiform script|cuneiform]] tablets. Among his pastimes during this period were walks along the beach towards [[Jelitkowo]], short bicycle rides and swimming in the sea - regardless of the weather. |
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In 1928 Walery Cyryl Amrogowicz completed the creation of five and two zloty coins (and possibly of the ten zloty coin) according to his own design. Polish Ministry of Treasury rejected his design, but he nonetheless ordered some sets for himself and friends. The (casts) for these were created by the German Karl Goetz, the coins being minted in Munich (some sources claim Nuremberg). The coins were minted in gold, bronze and silver. Examples minted in gold and platinum which have appeared at auctions and been catalogued, by (Parchimowicza) for example, are suspected to have been later productions.<ref>T. Kałkowski "Tysiąc lat monety polskiej"</ref> |
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Walery Cyryl Amrogowicz w roku 1928 zlecił wykonanie wg własnego projektu monet dwu- i pięciozłotowych. Stemple wykonał niemiecki medalier Karl Goetz, monety wybiła mennica w Monachium (niektóre źródłą podają Norymbergę). Amrogowicz napewno zlecił wybicie monet w brązie i srebrze. Pojawiające się na aukcjach i skatalogowane np. przez Parchimowicza odbitki w złocie i platynie są przypuszczalnie poźniejszymi biciami. Nakłady oczywiście znane nie są. |
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Walery Amrogowicz died in 1931 in [[Krynica-Zdrój|Krynica]] where he had gone to convalesce. In his will, he left the majority of his collection to the [[Toruń Society of Science]], and books, to a gymnasium in Gdańsk.<ref name=psb/> Following [[World War II]] it was transferred to the [[Toruń Regional Museum]] which held an exhibition in 2004 to mark the 140th anniversary of Amrogowicz's birth. |
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"Było tych monet kilka, każda w osobnym futerale. Jedną z nich posłał do Ministerstwa Skarbu, które tego wzoru nie przyjęło. Monety te podarował najbliższym osobom, lecz wskutek wojny zostały utracone (m.in. przez piszącą te słowa)" - Maria Romeyko "Walery Amrogowicz". Romeyko pisze wprawdzie o monetach złotych i srebrnych ale pisała swoje wspomnienia kilkadziesiąt lat później więc różnie mogło być. |
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==Notes== |
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"Zdołano ustalić, że kompletów 2- i 5-złotówych nie było więcej niż 10" T. Kałkowski "Tysiąc lat monety polskiej" |
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Znane są również wzmianki o 10-złotówkach. |
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==External links== |
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[http://img.trojmiasto.pl/imprezy/zdjecia/60700/z60710.jpg Walery Cyryl Amrogowicz] |
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*[http://coinsville.com/Coin-Catalog/Category/Europe/Eastern-Europe/Poland/Second-Polish-Republic-1923-1939/Private/sort/0/page/1/ Walery Cyryl Amrogowicz's coins] |
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Latest revision as of 17:41, 9 June 2023
Walery Cyryl Amrogowicz (1863-1931) was a Polish numismatist, nationalist, philanthropist and collector of cultural artifacts.
Biography
[edit]He came from a rural Pomeranian family, and was born in Nowogród on 8 April 1863.[1] During his studies at a Secondary School in Toruń he developed a liking for history and geography which was to contribute to his passion for numismatics.[1] Following his studies, he became a court clerk.[1] He worked in Toruń, Puck, and Kościerzyna. Amrogowicz was known for his patriotism. Throughout his whole life he worked with various Polish social organisations and provided material aid to many students from poor families (among them Dr Aleksander Majkowski, a future expert on Kaszuby). He was a major benefactor of the Scientific Help Society for the Youth of the Grand Duchy of Poznań.[1] In Sopot Amrogowicz established the People's Bank, designed to assist small business, and became the president of the Bank for several years.
During the First World War he purchased a house in Sopot (next to the present day Museum of Sopot) in which he lived following his retirement in 1919. From this time Amrogowicz dedicated his life to developing his collection of money and Kaszubian art. He established a numismatic society in Gdańsk (Danzig), the Guldenrunde, where he gave lectures.[1] In 1911 he published a treaty on old Slavic coins.[1] His collection, primarily consisting of coins and medals, contained approximately 2000 items. His art collection also consisted of several paintings (including, among others, prints by Rembrandt, Dürer and Chodowiecki), paintings ordered from Marian Mokwa, pictures documenting Kaszubian art and architecture, and various other items such as cuneiform tablets. Among his pastimes during this period were walks along the beach towards Jelitkowo, short bicycle rides and swimming in the sea - regardless of the weather.
In 1928 Walery Cyryl Amrogowicz completed the creation of five and two zloty coins (and possibly of the ten zloty coin) according to his own design. Polish Ministry of Treasury rejected his design, but he nonetheless ordered some sets for himself and friends. The (casts) for these were created by the German Karl Goetz, the coins being minted in Munich (some sources claim Nuremberg). The coins were minted in gold, bronze and silver. Examples minted in gold and platinum which have appeared at auctions and been catalogued, by (Parchimowicza) for example, are suspected to have been later productions.[2]
Walery Amrogowicz died in 1931 in Krynica where he had gone to convalesce. In his will, he left the majority of his collection to the Toruń Society of Science, and books, to a gymnasium in Gdańsk.[1] Following World War II it was transferred to the Toruń Regional Museum which held an exhibition in 2004 to mark the 140th anniversary of Amrogowicz's birth.
