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Denarius (royal type) of Boleslaw II the Bold (King of Poland, r. 1058–1079). Obverse: crowned bust of the king facing left, sword in hand; behind the ruler's head the sign ':x'. Reverse: church topped with three domes; in front of the church below the roofline, a cross. Date: 1076–1079. Place: Kraków, Poland. Coin; weight 0.75 g; axis 135°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_323

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Keywords

Denarius royal type Boleslaw II Bold King Poland r 1058–1079 Obverse crowned bust king facing left sword hand ruler's head sign x Reverse church topped three domes front church roofline cross Date 1076–1079 Place Kraków Coin weight 0.75 g axis 135° round worn metallic object textured weathered surface shades gray off-white sits centered white background faint raised shapes indents form irregular geometric organic patterns across face thin rim encircles piece subtle darker gray tones edge lighter almost beige highlights raised areas.