Denier Bracteate protekcyjny - Boleslaus III Wrymouth (Kraków) ND (1107-1138) front Denier Bracteate protekcyjny - Boleslaus III Wrymouth (Kraków) ND (1107-1138) back
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Denier Bracteate protekcyjny - Boleslaus III Wrymouth Kraków ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Poland
Duke
Boleslaus III Wrymouth (Bolesław III Krzywousty) (1107-1138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1107-1138
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (992-1306)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#138104
Rarity index
95%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier Bracteate protekcyjny - Boleslaus III Wrymouth (Kraków) ND (1107-1138) coin is that it features a unique design element known as a "bracteate" which is a type of medieval coin that has a cross-like shape with four arms of equal length, and a central circle containing the ruler's name or initials. This design was used to prevent counterfeiting and to make the coin easily recognizable.