ND (c.1180). AR Denar (0.32 gm) (16.5mm). Breslau Mint ? Two standing figures, both holding a banner between them "BOL" / Ornate thick cross with "B - Ο - L - E" in angles. Gum. 175 (Boleslaus V); Kop. 6431 (R2); HCz. 9162 (R5). VF, but 40% not well struck / / Mieszko II, "the Fat", 1230-46. ND (1230-46). Bracteate (0.18 gm) (17.5mm). Breslau Mint ? Facing head inside beaded circle surrounded by legend "MILOST". Gum. 179; Kop. (old) 14.III.rrr; Kop. 6442 (R5); Fr. 517; Kal. 54. AU-UNC, charming and very rare! Two (2) coins in lot.
This coin is very important as it is the first time a purely Polish word was used on a coin. Its meaning is noted as both "Greetings" and "Reverence". Mr. Karolkiewicz attributes the first piece to Boleslaus V and the second piece to Mieszko IV.
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