A superb Piast brakteat, characterized by mature sculptural craftsmanship.
The offered piece depicts both the ruler's physiognomy and details of his armament.
Similar shields are seen on the brakteates of many East German rulers.
Issued in 1230-40, before the Mongol invasion of 1241.
An exquisite piece, with mint luster.
The most beautiful, in our opinion, representative of this extremely rare brakteate.
For the best collections - definitely recommended.
Obverse: half figure of a prince to the right, with a sword on his shoulder and a triangular shield raised in his left hand, on the shield umbo and radial decoration.
