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Denier - Ulrich ND
Silver | 0.96 g | 21 mm |
Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
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Duke | Ulrich (1012-1034) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1012-1034 |
Value | 1 Denier |
Currency | Denier (935-1300) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 0.96 g |
Diameter | 21 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | 1210 |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#86666 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
In an inner circle, a cross pattée with a crown, two annulets, and three pellets in the angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ODALRICVS : DVX
Translation: Duke Ulrich
Edge
Plain
Comment
Son of Boleslaus II, Ulrich (Oldřich in Czech) was duke of Bohemia from 1012 to 1033, when he was deposed by his brother Jaromír, and then again briefly in 1034, after Jaromír was deposed and blinded. During his reign, he subdued for his son and future Duke Bretislaus, Moravia (then administered by Polish duke Bolesław I the Brave) and incorporated it into Bohemian state.Cach 284 is variant of Cach 1031 .
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Ulrich ND (1012-1034) from Kingdom of Bohemia made of Silver weighing 0.96 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Ulrich, who was the first king of Bohemia to issue coins with his own name and title. This coin is a rare example of early medieval coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.