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Denier - Vratislaus II ND
| Billon | 0.73 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| Duke | Vratislaus II (1061-1085) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1061-1085 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (935-1300) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1210 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#77802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bust of St. Wenceslaus right, holding Gospels in attitude of prayer
Script: Latin
Lettering: +SCS WECESVS
Translation: Saint Wenceslaus
Comment
Vratislaus II, second son of Bretislaus I, taken control of Duchy of Bohemia in 1061. He is known for being the very firs king of Bohemia. We was active in the Investiture contests, and as a token of gratitude, he recieved royal coronation from the hands of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV, although the title was not hereditary. Thus he ruled as a king from 1085 until 1092.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Vratislaus II, who was the Duke of Bohemia from 1061 to 1085 and later became the King of Bohemia in 1085, on its obverse side.
