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
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak

Denier Bracteate - Mieszko III the Old Gniezno or Kalisz ND

 
Silver 0.12 g -
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
0.12 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#139269
Rarity index
95%

Comment

Mieszko III Stary

Mint: Gniezno or Kalisz

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mieszko III the Old, who was the Duke of Greater Poland from 1138 to 1202. He was known for his efforts to unify the Polish states and strengthen the country's economy, which is reflected in the issuance of this coin. The coin's design, featuring a bracteate (a type of medieval coin) with a cross and the Duke's name, symbolizes the Christian faith and the Duke's authority.