Denier - Ladislaus II the Exile (Kraków) ND (1138-1146) front Denier - Ladislaus II the Exile (Kraków) ND (1138-1146) back
Denier - Ladislaus II the Exile (Kraków) ND (1138-1146) photo
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Denier - Ladislaus II the Exile Kraków ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Poland
High duke
Ladislaus II the Exile (Władysław II Wygnaniec) (1138-1146)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1138-1146
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (992-1306)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#138188
Rarity index
95%

Comment

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© Image courtesy of Ilustrowany Skorowidz Pieniêdzy Polskich i z Polska Zwiazanych http://ptn.pl/

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Ladislaus II the Exile (Kraków) ND (1138-1146) silver denier coin from the Kingdom of Poland is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Ladislaus II, who is depicted with a long beard and wearing a crown, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a dragon, which was a symbol of the ancient Slavic deity, Smiert. This blending of religious and cultural symbols reflects the complex cultural and religious landscape of medieval Poland and highlights the ongoing influence of pre-Christian beliefs and practices in the region.