Published: 2024-12-27

Manifestation or Economy – What Was the Purpose of Issuing the Oldest Polish Coins?

Stanisław Suchodolski
Wiadomości Numizmatyczne
Section: Articles
DOI https://doi.org/10.23858/WN68.2024.002

Abstract

The oldest Polish coins were issued for both demonstrative and economic purposes. Bolesław the Brave’s (992–1025) unusual titles (princeps, dux inclitus and rex used already before the coronation) testify to its demonstrative nature, while the economic character is evidenced by denarii bearing on both sides exact patterns of foreign coins.

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Bolesław the Brave, manifestation, title, economy, imitating

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Suchodolski, S. (2024). Manifestation or Economy – What Was the Purpose of Issuing the Oldest Polish Coins?. Wiadomości Numizmatyczne, 68(212), 29–49. https://doi.org/10.23858/WN68.2024.002

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