© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
Denier - Sobeslaus I ND
1125 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| Duke | Sobeslaus I (1125-1140) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1125 |
| 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#130655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Comment
Sobeslaus was a duke of Bohemia during 1125 - 1140. He is known for fortification of Prague castle and also for famous battle of Chlumec, where he defeated and captured king Lothair III of Germany. After his death, duchy of Bohemia passed on his nephew Vladislaus.Interesting fact
The Denier - Sobeslaus I ND (1125) coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is interesting because it was minted during the reign of King Sobeslaus I, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the Bohemian economy. The coin is made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time, and it features an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the Christian faith that was prevalent during that era.
