Denier - Bretislaus III ND (1191-1192) front Denier - Bretislaus III ND (1191-1192) back
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Denier - Bretislaus III ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
Duke
Bretislaus III (1191-1197)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1191-1192
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#130863
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Bretislaus III ND (1191-1192) from Kingdom of Bohemia made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a stylized depiction of a lion on the obverse side, which was a symbol of the Bohemian royal family. This design element was used during the reign of Bretislaus III, who was known for his military campaigns and expansion of the Bohemian territory. The use of the lion symbol on the coinage of this period was a way to showcase the power and prestige of the Bohemian monarchy.