Caption

Bracteate, Boleslaw III Krzywousty (Prince of Poland; 1086–1138). In a pearl border, on the left side facing right, a kneeling prince shown in profile with hands outstretched toward the bishop standing before him. Dressed in liturgical vestments, St. Adalbert (ca. 956–997) holds a crosier in his left hand while his right hand rests on the prince's head. At the height of the bishop's head are five dots arranged in the shape of an isosceles cross (one in the center). Around the rim, within a linear border, is the inscription ALVSIEBOLOD. Romanesque style, 1135–1138. Coin (bracteate), diameter 25.8–26.5 mm, weight 0.40 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A65_091

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Keywords

Bracteate Boleslaw III Krzywousty Prince Poland 1086–1138 pearl border left side facing right kneeling prince shown profile hands outstretched bishop standing Dressed liturgical vestments St Adalbert ca 956–997 holds crosier left hand right hand rests prince's head height bishop's head five dots arranged shape isosceles cross center rim within linear border inscription ALVSIEBOLOD Romanesque style 1135–1138 Coin bracteate diameter 25.8–26.5 mm weight 0.40 g round worn metallic object uneven edge textured surface showing raised recessed areas surface displays incised embossed shapes suggesting central standing figure surrounding curved linear elements ornamental motifs metal mostly silver-gray areas darker gray small spots brownish discoloration hints greenish patina places.