Frizatik was a silver

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minted in the town of Friesach in

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since early 12th until mid-14th century. It was primarily coined by the Archbishops of Salzburg.

Croatian frizatik

There existed so-called Croatian frizatik's, used in the Kingdom of Croatia since the end of the 12th century until mid-13th century, minted by the Hungarians noblemen/rulers, like

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, who held the title of

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(i.e. of Croatia and Dalmatia), and sometimes

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. Some coin types showcase a moving

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. Since the 13th century was minted more widespread and notable Banovac.

References

External links

* https://web.archive.org/web/20061022035043/http://www.hnb.hr/novcan/povijest/h-nastavak-3.htm {{in lang, hr Medieval currencies 12th century in Croatia Currencies of Croatia