Denier - Svatopluk ND (1095-1107) front Denier - Svatopluk ND (1095-1107) back
Denier - Svatopluk ND (1095-1107) photo
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Denier - Svatopluk ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Olomouc (Moravia)
Duke
Svatopluk I (1095-1107)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1095-1107
Value
1 Denier (Denár)
Currency
Denier (1054-1197)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
1197
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#112455
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Comment

Svatopluk was duke of Bohemia (1107 - 1109) during times of intra-dynastic struggles. He is noted for his extermination of Vršovice noble family in 1108. One of the surviving Vršovice noblemen killed the duke on military campaign following year. After his death, reign passed on his younger brother Vladislaus.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Svatopluk ND (1095-1107) from Duchy of Olomouc (Moravia) made of Silver is that it features an image of Duke Svatopluk on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the Christian faith and the power of the duchy.