Denier Bracteate - Ottokar II (medium) ND (1270-1278) front Denier Bracteate - Ottokar II (medium) ND (1270-1278) back
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Denier Bracteate - Ottokar II medium ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Unified Moravia and Margraviate
King
Ottokar II (1253-1278)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1270-1278
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Margraviate Bracteates (1253-1300)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#115725
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Medium-sized bracteates have diameter between 27-32 mm.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier Bracteate - Ottokar II (medium) ND (1270-1278) coin is that it features a unique blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts Ottokar II, the King of Bohemia, with a crown and a scepter, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Moravian coat of arms, which includes a lion and a swan. This blend of styles reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time and adds to the coin's historical significance.