Type of denarius linked to the tribute paid to Frederick Barbarossa in 1157, in Krzyzkow near Poznan.
A very rare variety with a PALMA in the emperor's left hand.
Sporadic auction listings confirm the uniqueness of this numismat.
A beautiful piece, mint luster and greenish tarnish.
For the best collections.
obverse: emperor on a throne, wearing a square crown, with a PALMA and an apple in his hands, the letter E to the emperor's right
reverse: vertical dashes, below an inscription in three lines BOL / EZ:L / AVS, below vertical dashes