One of the most beautiful Piast brakteats, characterized by an excellent, mature carving workshop.
A piece of great rarity, with few auction listings.
The juxtaposition of the griffin with the cross is interpreted by Boris Paszkiewicz as a Christological motif, referring to the divine-human nature of the Savior.
A Cracow (or Sandomierz) issue from 1230-40, before the Mongol invasion of 1241.
An exquisite mint piece, with beautiful luster turning to mirror.
For the best collections - definitely recommended.
obverse: griffin to the left with outspread wings and upturned tail, star at the bottom
