Denier - bishop krakowski Iwo Odrowąż (Kraków) ND (1218-1229) front Denier - bishop krakowski Iwo Odrowąż (Kraków) ND (1218-1229) back
Denier - bishop krakowski Iwo Odrowąż (Kraków) ND (1218-1229) photo
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Denier - bishop krakowski Iwo Odrowąż Kraków ND

 
Silver 0.29 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Kraków (Polish States)
Bishop
Iwo Odrowaz (Iwo Odrowąż) (1218-1229)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1218-1229
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (1218-1229)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.29 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#124205
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Half-length figure of bishop holding crozier in right hand, below an arch, flanked by two towers

Script: Latin

Lettering: SCS VENCEZLAVS

Unabridged legend: Sanctus Wenceslaus

Translation: Saint Wenceslas

Comment

© Image courtesy of Ilustrowany Skorowidz Pieniêdzy Polskich i z Polska Zwiazanych
http://ptn.pl/




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Ex. 2
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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Bishop Iwo Odrowąż, who was a prominent religious and political figure in medieval Poland. He served as the Bishop of Kraków from 1218 to 1229 and was known for his efforts to promote Christianity and strengthen the Catholic Church in Poland. The coin was likely used in everyday transactions and could have been carried by merchants, traders, and other individuals living in the Bishopric of Kraków during this time period.