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

 
Silver 0.16 g 16 mm
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
Weight
0.16 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#139200
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 weighing 0.16 g is that it features an image of Mieszko III the Old, who was the Duke of Greater Poland from 1138 to 1202. He was a prominent figure in Polish history and is remembered for his military campaigns and his efforts to unify the Polish territories. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable material, reflect the importance of Mieszko III and the Duchy of Greater Poland during this time period.