Denier au nom d'Otton III ND (983-996) front Denier au nom d'Otton III ND (983-996) back
Denier au nom d'Otton III ND (983-996) photo
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Denier au nom d'Otton III ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Würzburg (German States)
King
Otto III (983-996)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
983-996
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#374397
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: OTTO REX

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier au nom d'Otton III ND (983-996) from Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts Otton III, the Holy Roman Emperor, while the reverse side features a representation of the pagan deity, Thor, holding a hammer. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the time period and adds to the coin's historical significance.