Denier Bracteate - Swietopelk II the Great (Gdańsk) ND (1217-1266) front Denier Bracteate - Swietopelk II the Great (Gdańsk) ND (1217-1266) back
Denier Bracteate - Swietopelk II the Great (Gdańsk) ND (1217-1266) photo
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Denier Bracteate - Swietopelk II the Great Gdańsk ND

 
Silver 16.5 g 0.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of East Pomerania (Polish States)
Duke
Swietopelk II the Great (Świętopełk II Wielki) (1220-1266)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1217-1266
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (1217-1308)
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.5 g
Diameter
0.2 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#139112
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

A negative of the obverse

Comment

Świętopełk II Wielki.

Rarity of R5 = 24 to 120 pieces survived

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Swietopelk II the Great, who was a powerful duke in the 13th century and played a significant role in the history of Poland and the Baltic region.