Denier Bracteate - Mieszko III the Old (Gniezno or Kalisz) ND (1138-1202) front Denier Bracteate - Mieszko III the Old (Gniezno or Kalisz) ND (1138-1202) back
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Denier Bracteate - Mieszko III the Old Gniezno or Kalisz ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Greater Poland (Polish States)
Duke
Mieszko III the Old (Mieszko III Stary) (1138-1202)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1138-1202
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (1138-1303)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#139192
Rarity index
95%

Comment

Mieszko III Stary

Mint: Gniezno or Kalisz

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Mieszko III the Old (Gniezno or Kalisz) ND (1138-1202) from Duchy of Greater Poland (Polish States) made of Silver is that it features an image of Mieszko III the Old, who was the Duke of Greater Poland and High Duke of Poland, on one side, and a cross on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and was widely accepted in trade during its time.