Denier - Vratislaus II ND (1061-1085) front Denier - Vratislaus II ND (1061-1085) back
Denier - Vratislaus II ND (1061-1085) photo
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Denier - Vratislaus II ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Olomouc (Moravia)
Duke
Vratislaus II (1054-1061)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1061-1085
Value
1 Denier (Denár)
Currency
Denier (1054-1197)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
1197
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#114133
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Vratislaus II ND (1061-1085) from Duchy of Olomouc (Moravia) made of Silver is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. While most coins of that time period depicted religious symbols or images of rulers, this coin features a stylized image of a horse, which was a symbol of strength and power in medieval culture. This design choice was likely intended to convey the power and prestige of the Duchy of Olomouc and its ruler, Vratislaus II.