A superb Piast brakteat, characterized by mature sculptural craftsmanship.
The motif of a three-towered building, depicted on this piece, refers to the early denarii of the Polish Middle Ages:
- Bolesław the Bold, Władysław Herman and Bolesław the Wrymouth.
The Cracow (or Sandomierz) issue dates from 1230-40, before the Mongol invasion of 1241.
Beautifully minted and preserved numismatic coin, with mint luster and fine patina.
For the best collections - definitely recommended.
obverse: building with three towers, below the middle tower the wall of the gate