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Wieluń denar

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Massc. 0.25 g (0.009 oz)
Diameter12/14 mm
Years of minting14th cenutury
MintageWieluń
Obverse
Design2 crosses and a tower with the inscription "MONETA VELUNES"
Reverse
DesignA moon and an eagle with the inscription "DUCI[S] [LADIS]LAI"

The Wieluń denar[a] was 14th century silver coin minted in Wieluń. It served as a currency of the Duchy of Wieluń, that existed between 1370 and 1391.[1][2][3]

Description

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The coin was made out of silver and weighed around 0.25 g (0.009 oz). Its diameter was between 12 and 14 mm.[3]

On the obverse, the coin had an image of the battlemented tower with a pointy roof and the ball at the top, which was located between two crosses. The side had an inscription that read: "MONETA VELUNES", which meant literally minted in Wieluń. On the reverse it had the moon and an eagle without a crown, faced to the right. The inscription of that said read: "DUCI[S] [LADIS]LAI" indicating that it was minted from the orders of the duke Vladislaus II of Opole.[3]

See also

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Explanatory notes

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  1. ^ Polish: Denar wieluński; Latin: denarius velumensis

References

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  1. ^ "Wieluń". it-jura.pl. Archived from the original on 2013-12-28.
  2. ^ "O Wieluniu". um.wielun.pl.
  3. ^ a b c "Wieluńskie skarby". historiawielunia.uni.lodz.pl.