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Denier - Ottokar I ND
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
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King | Ottokar I (1198-1230) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1198-1210 |
Value | 1 Denier |
Currency | Denier (935-1300) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | 1210 |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#132675 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Ottokar I ND (1198-1210) from Kingdom of Bohemia made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a stylized representation of the Bohemian lion on the obverse side, which was a symbol of the kingdom's coat of arms. This design was used during the reign of King Ottokar I, who ruled Bohemia from 1198 to 1210. The use of the lion symbol on the coinage was a way to showcase the kingdom's power and prestige, and it has become a distinctive feature of Bohemian coins from this period.