Denier - Wenceslaus and Henry ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Olomouc (Moravia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Wenceslaus (1126-1130) |
| Bishop | Henry (1126-1150) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1120-1125 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Denár) |
| Currency | Denier (1054-1197) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 1197 |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#130259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Wenceslaus and Henry ND (1120-1125) from Duchy of Olomouc (Moravia) made of Silver is that it features the first known depiction of a Bohemian king on a coin. The coin was issued during the reign of Wenceslaus II, who was the Duke of Olomouc and later became the King of Bohemia. The coin's design includes an image of Wenceslaus and his son Henry, who succeeded him as king, on the obverse, and a depiction of a Bohemian lion on the reverse. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact, providing insight into the history of the region and its rulers.
