© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Denaro - In name of Otto IV ND
| Billon | 0.55 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | City of Parma (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Republic, Imperial period (1183-1248) |
| King | Otto IV, King of Germany (1208-1209) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1208-1209 |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.55 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#430112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three letters in center within reeded circle which complete the surrounding legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ OTTVS
RE
X
Translation: King Otto
Comment
Varieties exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Denaro - In name of Otto IV ND (1208-1209) from City of Parma (Italian States) made of Billon weighing 0.55 g is that it was issued during a time of great political and economic change in Italy. The coin was minted during the reign of Otto IV, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany, and it features his name and title on one side, while the other side features the coat of arms of the City of Parma. This coin was likely used in everyday transactions and provides a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of medieval Italy.