Caption

Denarius (royal type) of Boleslaw II the Bold (King of Poland, 1058–1079). Obverse: crowned bust of the king facing left, sword in hand; behind the ruler's head the sign + Z and two additional crosses (++), the last two crosses protruding to the left of the previous one. Reverse: church topped with three domes; dot on the right side of the church. Date: 1076–1079. Mint: Kraków, Poland. Coin; weight 0.77 g; axis 90°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_248

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Keywords

Denarius royal type Boleslaw II Bold King Poland 1058–1079 Obverse crowned bust king facing left sword hand ruler's head sign + Z two additional crosses ++ last two crosses protruding left previous Reverse church topped three domes dot right side church Date 1076–1079 Mint Kraków Coin weight 0.77 g axis 90° round worn coin textured surface showing raised carved shapes shallow reliefs coin shades gray silver darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver raised edges design includes group vertical column- forms topped rounded bulbous shapes scalloped beaded arc near top edge coin rim uneven slightly irregular weathered pitted appearance.