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Denier - Vladislaus III
| Issuer | Margraviate of Moravia |
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| Year | 1246-1247 |
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| Reference(s) | Cach#896 |
| Obverse description | Central field depicting a stylized frontal helmeted head or mask, rendered in bold relief characteristic of Moravian bracteate-influenced coinage. The helmet rises prominently above the face, flanked by decorative elements suggestive of plumes or towers. Three pellets are arranged below the visor, lending a heraldic quality to the composition. The design is contained within a broad, slightly irregular raised rim, with no surrounding legend. The overall style reflects the crude but expressive artistry typical of mid-13th century Central European hammered silver deniers. |
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| Reverse description | Central field featuring a stylized equestrian figure, likely representing a mounted knight or margrave, depicted in a schematic, linear manner consistent with 13th-century Moravian die-cutting traditions. The rider and horse are shown in profile, with floral or foliate ornaments visible in the field around the figure, possibly representing lilies or stylized blossoms. Additional decorative elements appear in the lower field. The design is enclosed within a plain raised rim. No legend is present; the imagery alone serves as the principal identifying device. |
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Vladislaus III ruled Moravia for barely two years before dying without heir in 1247, extinguishing the Přemyslid cadet line that had governed the margraviate since 1197. His death triggered a direct absorption of Moravia under the Bohemian crown, making this denier among the last issues struck under a nominally independent Moravian margravial authority. The type is scarce by any measure — two years of production under a collapsing administration leaves little room for substantial mintage.