Denier - Wenceslaus ND
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Duchy of Olomouc (Moravia) |
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Duke | Wenceslaus (1126-1130) |
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#130261 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Wenceslaus ND (1120-1125) from Duchy of Olomouc (Moravia) made of Silver is that it features a unique design, with a crowned bust of Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, on the obverse, and a cross with five pelicans on the reverse. This design was meant to symbolize the duke's power and his role as a protector of the Christian faith. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the more common copper or bronze coins of the time, indicating the wealth and prestige of the Duchy of Olomouc.