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#133092
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 dragon or serpent with a crown on its head. This blending of religious and mythological symbols reflects the cultural influences of the time and adds to the coin's historical significance.