Denier Bracteate - Wencezlaus II (medium) ND (1278-1300) front Denier Bracteate - Wencezlaus II (medium) ND (1278-1300) back
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Denier Bracteate - Wencezlaus II medium ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Unified Moravia and Margraviate
King
Wenceslaus II (1278-1305)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1278-1300
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Margraviate Bracteates (1253-1300)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#91737
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Uniface coin, blank.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Small bracteates have diameter around 18mm.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier Bracteate - Wencezlaus II (medium) ND (1278-1300) coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of King Wenceslaus II, while the reverse side features a depiction of a mythical creature known as the "bracteate beast," which is a combination of a lion, an eagle, and a dragon. This blending of religious and mythological symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Unified Moravia and Margraviate region during the 13th century.