Denier Bracteate gdański - Casimir IV Jagiellon (Gdańsk) ND (1446-1492) front Denier Bracteate gdański - Casimir IV Jagiellon (Gdańsk) ND (1446-1492) back
Denier Bracteate gdański - Casimir IV Jagiellon (Gdańsk) ND (1446-1492) photo
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Denier Bracteate gdański - Casimir IV Jagiellon Gdańsk ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Poland
King
Casimir IV Jagiellon (Kazimierz IV Jagiellończyk) (1446-1492)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1446-1492
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Grosz / Groschen (1306-1528)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#250610
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Note: This is a very rare coin from Gdańsk, one of the last Bracteates. R7 rarity, meaning that somewhere between 4-6 pieces survived.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier Bracteate coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Kingdom of Poland during the 15th century, and it was made of silver. This coin was issued during the reign of Casimir IV Jagiellon, who was the King of Poland from 1446 to 1492. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the Polish coat of arms on the other. It was used for everyday transactions and was an important part of the economy during that time.