Denier Bracteate - Wenceslaus I ND (1230-1253) front Denier Bracteate - Wenceslaus I ND (1230-1253) back
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Denier Bracteate - Wenceslaus I ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
King
Wenceslaus I (1230-1253)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1230-1253
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Bracteate (1210-1300)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
1300
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#133075
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Uniface coin, blank.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier Bracteate coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears an image of King Wenceslaus I, while the reverse side features a depiction of a mythical creature known as a "bracteate," which is a type of medieval ornamentation that combines elements of animal and human figures. This blending of religious and mythological symbols reflects the cultural influences of the time and adds to the coin's historical significance.