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Denier - Boleslaus II the Pious
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
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| Year | 967-999 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse field presents a stylized architectural or monogram motif in high relief, likely representing a church facade or a ruler's monogram, rendered in a bold, angular style characteristic of Přemyslid coinage. Prominent geometric elements include a triangular gabled structure above a horizontal band, with further decorative devices below, all struck in a naive but vigorous manner. A partial Latin legend runs along the periphery of the flan, largely incomplete due to the fragmentary state of the planchet. The surface shows considerable die wear and flan irregularity. The overall composition is consistent with Bohemian deniers attributed to Cach type 1020. |
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Boleslaus II consolidated Bohemian ecclesiastical independence during his reign, securing the founding of the Prague bishopric in 973 — a political achievement that coincided with a marked expansion of the Bohemian minting operation. These deniers circulated during a period when Bohemia was actively integrating into the broader Ottonian economic sphere, and the coinage itself reflects that positioning.
Cach 1020 is among the more frequently documented types in the series, though die studies by Czech numismatists have identified considerable variation in die execution across the reign's span.