Denier - Vratislaus II ND
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Duchy of Olomouc (Moravia) |
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Duke | Vratislaus II (1054-1061) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1085-1092 |
Value | 1 Denier (Denár) |
Currency | Denier (1054-1197) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | 1197 |
Updated | 2024-10-03 |
Numista | N#129659 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Vratislaus II ND (1085-1092) 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 monarchs, this coin features a image of a knight on horseback, which is believed to represent the duke Vratislaus II himself. This design choice was likely meant to emphasize the duke's military prowess and secular power.