Poland, Zbigniew (eldest son of Wladyslaw Herman)?, Cross denarius 11th/17th century.
Cross denarius attributed to the eldest son of Wladyslaw Herman, Zbigniew prince of Greater Poland, Mazovia and Kuyavia in 1102-1107.
Av: Greek cross, in the field spheres. In the rim a legend.
Rw: Bachelor's cross, in one corner an arch. In the rim a legend.
Condition: 2+
A superbly struck and preserved piece. A rare type of denarius. Similar to pieces known from the Sluszkow treasure. In such a state of preservation, the coin is rare and difficult to get on the collector's market. Piece for discerning collectors.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 0.84 g
Diameter: 13.6 mm
Literature: Gumowski(CNP) 858 (similar), Stronczyński T.23.-, Kędzierski (Cross denarii of Władysław Herman and Zbigniew...) fig. 4 (similar)