Caption

Denarius (princely type) of Boleslaw II the Bold (King of Poland, 1058–1079). Princely type with horses, heads, and shields. Obverse: head facing left with inscription around the rim. Reverse: rider with spear and shield facing left; cross behind the rider and rosette under the horse. Date: 1058–1076. Poland, Kraków. Coin; weight 0.60 g; axis 270°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A54_139

License type

Rights managed

Available size

59.5Mb (3.8Mb) / 15.2in x 15.2in / 4561 x 4561 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius princely type Boleslaw II Bold King Poland 1058–1079 Princely type horses heads shields Obverse head facing left inscription rim Reverse rider spear shield cross rosette under horse Date 1058–1076 Kraków Coin weight 0.60 g axis 270° round worn metallic object uneven textured surface shades gray silver showing areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights object irregular rim central raised form rough eroded shapes radiating outward surrounded border irregular shallow indentations raised nodules surface displays scratches pits varied tonal shading suggesting age wear.