Denier Bracteate - Mieszko III the Old Gniezno or Kalisz ND
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Duchy of Greater Poland (Polish States) |
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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 |
Numista | N#139286 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Mieszko III StaryMint: Gniezno or Kalisz
In the collection:
- Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Munzkabinett
- Emeryk Hutten Czapski, Kraków
- Zygmunt Zakrzewski, Kraków
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 a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which symbolizes Christianity, while the reverse side features a image of a pagan deity, possibly the Slavic god Swiatowid, reflecting the cultural and religious diversity of the region during that time period.