Denier - Luitpold ND (1092-1112) front Denier - Luitpold ND (1092-1112) back
Denier - Luitpold ND (1092-1112) photo
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Denier - Luitpold ND

 
Billon 0.62 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Znojmo (Moravia)
Duke
Luitpold (1092-1097, 1100-1112)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1092-1112
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denár (1054-1197)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.62 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
1197
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#78273
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Comment

Luitpold of Znojmo, son Conrad I of Brno was the first duke to rule Duchy of Znojmo, as duchy of Brno was divided between the two sons of Conrad after his death. He ruled from 1092 - 1099 and then again from 1101 until his death on 15. March 1112.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Luitpold, who was the Duke of Znojmo (Moravia) from 1092 to 1112. During his rule, Luitpold implemented various economic and military reforms, which helped to strengthen the duchy and increase its influence in the region. The coin itself is made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and weighs 0.62 grams. Despite its small size, this coin is a significant artifact that provides insight into the economic and political history of the Duchy of Znojmo during the early Middle Ages.