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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#130658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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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 made of Silver is interesting because it was issued during the reign of King Sobeslaus I, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the Bohemian economy. The coin's design features the king's name and title in Latin, as well as an image of a crowned king on the obverse, and a cross on the reverse. This coin was used as a standard form of currency throughout the kingdom and was valued at one denier, which was equivalent to 1/240th of a silver mark.
