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Denier - Vratislaus II ND
| Billon | 0.65 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 | 0.65 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1210 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#77804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bust right holding shaft
Script: Latin
Lettering: WENCESLVS
Translation: (S.) Wenceslaus
Edge
Plain
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 was minted during the reign of Vratislaus II, who was the Duke of Bohemia from 1061 to 1085. He played a significant role in the history of Bohemia and was known for his military campaigns and political alliances. This coin, which was made of billon and weighed 0.65 grams, was likely used for everyday transactions and could have been carried by people living in the kingdom during that time.
