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Denier - Otto II
| Issuer | Duchy of Olomouc |
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| Year | 1110-1125 |
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| Value | 1 Denier (Denár) |
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| Obverse description | Facing bust of a ruler within a beaded inner circle, depicted wearing a helmet or crown with a prominent crest, rendered in a stylized Romanesque manner characteristic of Bohemian deniers of the early twelfth century. The effigy is shown frontally with schematic facial features and draped shoulders visible at the base. A partial legend in Latin characters surrounds the beaded border, though the inscription is largely blundered or abbreviated. The overall execution reflects the crude but distinctive die-cutting style associated with the Olomouc mint workshop of this period. |
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| Reverse description | Central motif depicting a stylized ecclesiastical or architectural element, likely a bishop's mitre or ornate cross, set within a beaded inner circle. The design features a symmetrical arrangement with vertical and lateral projections suggesting a highly schematized figure or symbol in the Romanesque tradition. The surrounding field carries partial or blundered Latin lettering along the beaded border. The die work is characteristic of hammered coinage from the Olomouc mint during the reign of Otto II, with bold but irregular relief. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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