Medal - Witold Korsky Bolesław Chrobry

€1.00
LocationPoland
Year1982
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver clad bronze
Weight130.9 g
Diameter69.85 mm
Thickness4.65 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgePlain
PeriodPolish People`s Republic (1952-1989)
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Obverse descriptionThe image depicts the obverse of a denarius called the `Prince with a Sword` and extreme dates of senior reign. Under the pearl shell, the issuer and series number are given.
Obverse letteringMCXXXIIX MCXLVI VLODIZLAVS · PTAiN·82 · SER · KROL · NR· 3`A
(Translation: 1138 1146)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionContains elements of the denarius `The Prince and the Prisoner`, the waks of `good` with `evil`. On the outskirts there is an image of an eagle, below is the scene of the defeat and exile of Władysław from the country, by the brothers. The bust on the left is to symbolize the German king Konrad III with a sword and a spear, which after escaping from the Polish Władysław submitted a tribute to serfdom, asking for support in regaining power.
Reverse letteringVLOD·DVX POLONIE TERRAS VNITVRVS REX CVNRATVS A FRATRIBV EXPELLITVR MCXLVI
(Translation: Władysław the prince Polish the united land and expelled by his brothers.)
Reverse scriptLatin
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Mintage1982  - - 1 350
Catalog ID8528279490
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