Denier - Bretislaus I ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Unified Moravia and Margraviate |
|---|---|
| Duke | Bretislaus I (1028-1034) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1028-1034 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Early Moravia Deniers (1029-1054) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#129571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Son of Ulrich, Bretislaus I (Czech: Břetislav I.) was a duke of Bohemia from 1034 until his death in 1055. Also called Czech Achilles, he is known for conquest of Moravia in 1029, for kidnapping his future wife Judith of Schweinfurt, for his numerous military campaigns, issuing the first known Bohemian code of law and dividing Moravia into 3 apanages. See here:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier coin featuring Bretislaus I (1028-1034) from Unified Moravia and Margraviate is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the region. The coin's production marked the transition from a decentralized system of local currencies to a more centralized system under the rule of Bretislaus I, who unified the Moravian tribes and established a strong central government. This change is reflected in the coin's design, which features a standardized image of the ruler and a more uniform weight and size compared to earlier Moravian coins.
