Denier - Vratislaus II ND (1085-1092) front Denier - Vratislaus II ND (1085-1092) back
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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
1085-1092
Value
1 Denier (Denár)
Currency
Denier (1054-1197)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
1197
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#129659
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain

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.