Denier - Boleslaus II the Pious ND (972-999) front Denier - Boleslaus II the Pious ND (972-999) back
Denier - Boleslaus II the Pious ND (972-999) photo
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Denier - Boleslaus II the Pious ND

 
Silver 1.43 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
Duke
Boleslaus II (Boleslav II. Pobožný) (967-999)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
972-999
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (935-1300)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.43 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
1210
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#122549
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier coin featuring Boleslaus II the Pious is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Kingdom of Bohemia. The coin's production marked the transition from a feudal society to a more centralized monarchy, with Boleslaus II playing a key role in this process. Despite being a small silver coin, the Denier was an important symbol of the kingdom's growing power and influence in Europe during the 10th century.