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Denier - Svatopluk ND
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Duchy of Olomouc (Moravia) |
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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 |
Numista | N#112455 |
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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.