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Denier - Sobeslaus I
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
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| Year | 1125-1140 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts a crowned, enthroned ruler facing forward in a hieratic posture, rendered in the Romanesque style characteristic of Bohemian deniers of the early twelfth century. The figure appears robed and holds regalia, conveying sovereign authority. The design is enclosed within a beaded or rope-like inner circle, with a partial Latin legend distributed around the periphery of the flan. The striking is irregular, as typical of hammered coinage of this period, resulting in partial legend visibility. The overall composition reflects the feudal iconographic conventions prevalent in Central European minting under the Přemyslid dynasty. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a bust of a bearded male figure in profile or three-quarter view, likely representing a saint or ecclesiastical dignitary, holding a patriarchal or processional cross in the right hand. The figure is enclosed within a beaded inner circle, with the surrounding field bearing traces of a Latin legend around the periphery, partially legible due to the irregular hammered flan. The artistic rendering is typical of Romanesque Bohemian deniers attributed to the reign of Soběslav I, with bold, schematic facial features and drapery indicated by incised lines. The reverse design reflects the close association between Přemyslid secular authority and ecclesiastical patronage during this period. |
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