Denier Bracteate - Mestwin II (Chojnice) ND (1266-1294) front Denier Bracteate - Mestwin II (Chojnice) ND (1266-1294) back
Denier Bracteate - Mestwin II (Chojnice) ND (1266-1294) photo
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Denier Bracteate - Mestwin II Chojnice ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of East Pomerania (Polish States)
Duke
Mestwin II (1270-1294)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1266-1294
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (1217-1308)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#139118
Rarity index
95%

Comment

Mściwój II (Mszczuj II)

Mint: Chojnice

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Mestwin II (Chojnice) ND (1266-1294) from Duchy of East Pomerania (Polish States) made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned figure of Mestwin II, while the reverse side features a image of a bracteate, a type of medieval silver coin, surrounded by a crescent moon and stars. This blend of Christian and pagan symbols reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time and place where the coin was minted.