© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
Denier - Bretislaus I ND
| Billon | 0.89 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| Duke | Bretislaus I (1034-1055) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1034-1050 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (935-1300) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.89 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1210 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#77801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Full-length figure with cross on the right, scepter on the left. Divided legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SCS WENCEZLAVS
Translation: Saint Wenceslaus
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 Denier coin of Bretislaus I from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, was a common practice during this period, as it was more durable than pure silver and allowed for the production of more coins with less silver content. This coin, in particular, was minted during the reign of Bretislaus I, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the Bohemian state. Despite its small weight of 0.89 grams, this coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now a valuable piece for collectors and historians.
