Denier - Ottokar II ND (1253-1270) front Denier - Ottokar II ND (1253-1270) back
Denier - Ottokar II ND (1253-1270) photo
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Denier - Ottokar II ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Unified Moravia and Margraviate
King
Ottokar II (1253-1278)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1253-1270
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Margraviate Denars (1192-1300)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#133405
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Ottokar II ND (1253-1270) from Unified Moravia and Margraviate made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles in its design, reflecting the cultural influences of the time. The coin's obverse side depicts King Ottokar II with a crown and a scepter, while the reverse side shows a shield with the Moravian eagle and a legend that reads "Ottokarus Dei Gratia Rex". This coin was minted during a time of great economic and cultural growth in the region, and its design reflects the blending of different artistic traditions that characterized the era.