Denier Bracteate - Mieszko the Younger (Kalisz) ND (1190-1193) front Denier Bracteate - Mieszko the Younger (Kalisz) ND (1190-1193) back
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Denier Bracteate - Mieszko the Younger Kalisz ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Greater Poland (Polish States)
Duke
Mieszko the Younger (Mieszko Młodszy) (1173-1193)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1190-1193
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (1138-1303)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#139294
Rarity index
95%

Comment

Mieszko kaliski

Mint: Kalisz


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

Interesting fact

The Denier Bracteate coin , which features Mieszko the Younger (Kalisz) and was minted in the Duchy of Greater Poland (Polish States) between 1190 and 1193, is considered a rare and valuable collector's item. In fact, it's one of the rarest and most sought-after coins in the history of Poland, with only a few examples known to exist in the world. Its value lies not only in its age and rarity but also in its historical significance, as it represents a key period in the development of the Polish state.