Bolesław IV Kędzierzawy, Denar - Emperor - lying E - rare
Denar, the issue of which is related to the fief tribute paid to Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa by Bolesław IV Kędzierzawy in Krzyszków near Poznań in 1157.
Av.: Emperor on a throne in front, wearing a crown, with a lily and an apple in his hands.
Rw.: Inscription in three lines BOL / EZГ / AΛS (A reversed, S lying down).
Variety with a lying E in the field to the left of the emperor - rare.
Condition: NGC MS61
Locally deficient, but beautifully preserved piece. High NGC grade. Rare variety. An attractive coin
Recommended
Literature: Kopicki 58 (R5), Stronczynski T.55.u, Frynas P.8.4 (R).
