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#139287
Rarity index
95%

Comment

Mieszko III Stary

Mint: Gniezno or Kalisz



In the collection:
- Emeryk Hutten Czapski, Kraków
- zbiór Zamoyskich, Warszawa

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 the Christian faith, while the reverse side features a image of a pagan deity, possibly the Slavic goddess Mokosh, highlighting the cultural and religious diversity of the region during that time period.