Caption

Denarius (princely type) of Boleslaw II the Bold (King of Poland; 1058–1079). Princely type showing heads, shields, spears. Obverse: head to the left, inscription around the rim. Reverse: horseman with spear and shield to the left; behind the rider a cross; under the horse six points (probably part of a rosette). Date: 1058–1076. Origin: Kraków, Poland. Coin; weight 0.81 g; axis 315 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A54_134

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Rights managed

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59.5Mb (3.0Mb) / 15.2in x 15.2in / 4561 x 4561 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius princely type Boleslaw II Bold King Poland 1058–1079 Princely type showing heads shields spears Obverse head left inscription rim Reverse horseman spear shield rider cross under horse six points part rosette Date 1058–1076 Origin Kraków Coin weight 0.81 g axis 315 degrees round slightly worn coin raised rim shown white background coin surface mostly silver-gray areas darker gray subtle yellowish discoloration bears faint low-relief scene organic rounded shapes textured marks lower edge.