Denier - Boleslaw I the Tall ND (1163-1201) front Denier - Boleslaw I the Tall ND (1163-1201) back
Denier - Boleslaw I the Tall ND (1163-1201) photo
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Denier - Boleslaw I the Tall ND

 
Billon 0.28 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Poland
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1163-1201
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (992-1306)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.28 g
Diameter
16 mm
Thickness
0.05 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#368251
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Two figures holding flags, flanked by the letters S.

Lettering: S S

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Boleslaw I the Tall ND (1163-1201) from Kingdom of Poland made of Billon weighing 0.28 g is that it was issued during the reign of Boleslaw I the Tall, who was the first king of Poland and ruled from 1163 to 1201. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the Polish state, and this coin was likely used as a means of exchange and commerce during his reign.