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

 
Silver 0.8 g -
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
Weight
0.8 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#91561
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Uniface coin, blank.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Small bracteates have diameter around 18mm.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier Bracteate - Ottokar II (small) ND (1253-1270) coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Unified Moravia and Margraviate during the 13th century. Despite being made of silver, the coin is relatively small in size, weighing only 0.8 grams. This makes it a unique and interesting piece of history, as it shows how even small amounts of precious metals were used as currency in the past.