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Denier Bracteate - Mieszko III the Old Gniezno or Kalisz mint
| Issuer | Greater Poland, Duchy of |
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| Year | 1138-1202 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Single-sided bracteate struck on a thin silver flan exhibiting characteristic irregular edges. The central device features a stylized lion passant facing right, rendered in a bold, archaic manner typical of Piast dynastic coinage of the late 12th century. The lion is enclosed within a beaded inner circle, with a secondary beaded border running near the coin's periphery. Crude stylized lettering or decorative elements appear in the fields around the inner border, likely representing a debased or highly stylized princely legend. The overall design reflects the rustic die-cutting style of the Gniezno or Kalisz mint workshops under Mieszko III the Old. |
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| Edge | Plain (irregular) |
| Mint | Gniezno or Kalisz Mint |
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