© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
Denier - Bretislaus I ND
| Silver | 1.005 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| Duke | Bretislaus I (1034-1055) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1050-1055 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (935-1300) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.005 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1210 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: SCS WENCESLAS
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:Cach 324 was first issue of smaller denar of Bretislaus.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Bretislaus I ND (1050-1055) coin from Kingdom of Bohemia is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which symbolizes Christianity, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a tree, which was a common motif in pre-Christian Slavic mythology. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time and adds to the coin's historical significance.
