Władysław Łokietek (1305-1333), Denarius, (ca. 1320-1333), Kraków; Av: Crowned long-headed right, + WLADISLAI ◦ DEI \ G ◦; Rw: Shield with eagle, + ◦ REGIS ◦ POLONIE; BRP Łokietek 7, Frynas P.11.9 (ER), Kop. 323 (R*); silver, 14.9 mm, 0.42 g; patina, the second known piece, extremely rare.
This type of coin was previously known from only one piece, much less well-preserved. The appearance (in 2000) of the offered piece allowed to expand the knowledge of these coins. The image present on the obverse, similar to the Type 6 Cracow denarius, is modeled on portraits from the denarii and obols of Andrew III of Hungary (1290-1301). Despite the fact that there the bust is slightly differently made and facing to the left, the same representation scheme is clearly visible. This is reinforced by the fact that Andrew III was an ally of Lokietek and the husband of his niece Fenenna Siemomyslowna.
The image present on the reverse clearly refers to representations known from Silesian coins. The eagle (without a crown), although it does not have a breastband, has one on its wings. The same representation of the eagle is known from the Fbg 439/1106 quarters, linked by Marian Gumowski to the Duchy of Wroclaw, but without a specific ruler (and thus chronology). The second possibility is to take the design from the Mazovian coat of arms, depicted on the seal of Bolesław III (1336?-1351). Although the seal is slightly later than the reign of Lokietek, the seal of Boleslaw's father, Waclaw of Plock (1313-1336), may have looked similar. Hence, determining the exact analogy as to the origin of the reverse requires further, deeper study.
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