Denier Bracteate - Ottokar II ND (1253-1270) front Denier Bracteate - Ottokar II ND (1253-1270) back
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Denier Bracteate - Ottokar II ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Unified Moravia and Margraviate
King
Ottokar II (1253-1278)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1253-1270
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#133387
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Uniface coin, blank.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier Bracteate - Ottokar II ND (1253-1270) coin is that it features a unique blend of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a stylized representation of the Moravian capital city, Olomouc, with its prominent church towers and fortifications. This blend of architectural styles reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time and adds to the coin's historical significance.