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

 
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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#133412
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Uniface coin, blank.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier Bracteate coin is that it was minted during the reign of Wencezlaus II, who was the King of Bohemia and Duke of Luxembourg. He was a member of the Přemyslid dynasty, which was a powerful noble family in medieval Bohemia. The coin's design features an image of Wencezlaus II on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing his role as a Christian ruler. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also significant, as it reflected the wealth and prosperity of the Unified Moravia and Margraviate during Wencezlaus II's reign.