Caption

Denarius (royal type) of Boleslaw II the Bold (King of Poland; reign 1058–1079). Obverse: Crowned bust of the king facing left, sword in hand, with sign +Z behind the ruler's head. Reverse: Church topped with three domes; a dot and a cross in front of the church. Date: 1076–1079. Origin: Kraków, Poland. Coin; weight 0.71 g; axis 90 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_276

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54.2Mb (3.0Mb) / 14.5in x 14.5in / 4352 x 4352 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius royal type Boleslaw II Bold King Poland reign 1058–1079 Obverse Crowned bust king facing left sword hand sign +Z ruler's head Reverse Church topped three domes dot cross front church Date 1076–1079 Origin Kraków Coin weight 0.71 g axis 90 degrees round weathered object rough pitted surface shades pale gray off-white light tan sits white background object worn low-relief shapes irregular raised areas suggesting textured pattern slightly darker uneven rim small darker spots greenish-tinged areas near edge.