© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Denier - Adelbero II under Otto III ND
| Silver | 1.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Metz (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Adalbero II of Ardenne (984-1005) |
| Emperor | Otto III (996-1002) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 996-1002 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (929-1505) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#333892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée within beaded inner circle, emperor's name in angles of cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ IMPERATOR
O T
T O
Translation: Emperor Otto.
Comment
Struck in name of Adalbero II (984-1005) and Otto III as emperor (996-1002).Variable weight, 1.0-1.5 g.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The Bishopric of Metz, where the coin was minted, was a powerful and influential entity in the region, and the coin's production was likely closely tied to the economic and political interests of the bishopric. Additionally, the coin's silver content and small weight suggest that it was intended for use in everyday transactions, making it a tangible connection to the daily lives of people living in the region during this time period.
