Denier - Borivoj II ND (1100-1110) front Denier - Borivoj II ND (1100-1110) back
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Denier - Borivoj II ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
Duke
Borivoj II (1100-1107, 1109-1110, 1118-112)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1100-1110
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (935-1300)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
1210
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#130094
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier - Borivoj II ND (1100-1110) coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it features a unique design element - a cross with five pelicans on the reverse side. This design was used to symbolize the five wounds of Christ and was a common motif in medieval art. The use of pelicans in this context is a rare example of the symbolism of self-sacrifice and devotion, as pelicans were believed to feed their young with their own blood. This coin is a valuable piece of history, not only for its age and rarity but also for the story it tells about the cultural and religious beliefs of the time.