Denier Bracteate - Ottokar II (medium) ND (1260-1278) front Denier Bracteate - Ottokar II (medium) ND (1260-1278) back
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Denier Bracteate - Ottokar II medium ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
King
Ottokar II (1253-1278)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1260-1278
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Bracteate (1210-1300)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
1300
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#91550
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Uniface coin, 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 (1260-1278) from Kingdom of Bohemia made of Silver is that it features a unique combination of both Latin and Czech inscriptions. The obverse side of the coin bears the Latin inscription "Ottokarus II Dei Gratia Rex" (Ottokar II, King by the grace of God), while the reverse side features the Czech inscription "Kral Svantoplk" (King Svantoplk), which is a shortened form of the king's name in Czech. This blend of languages reflects the cultural and linguistic influences present in the Kingdom of Bohemia during the 13th century.