Denier - Bretislaus I ND (1034-1050) front Denier - Bretislaus I ND (1034-1050) back
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Denier - Bretislaus I ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
Duke
Bretislaus I (1034-1055)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1034-1050
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (935-1300)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
1210
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#129587
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain

Comment

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 Standard circulation coin Denier - Bretislaus I ND (1034-1050) from Kingdom of Bohemia made of Silver is that it features an image of Bretislaus I, who was the Duke of Bohemia from 1034 to 1050. He played a significant role in the history of the region and is remembered for his military campaigns and political reforms. The coin's design, which includes his image, serves as a testament to his legacy and the importance of his rule in the history of Bohemia.