© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Burchard III et Otton Ier Brisach ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Swabia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Burchard III (954-973) |
| King | Otto I the Great (Otto I) (936-962) |
| Emperor | Otto I the Great (Otto I) (962-973) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 954-973 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#371920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caption in three lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OTTO
PRI
SACH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known use of a bear as a heraldic symbol in Europe. The coin's obverse side depicts a bear holding a shield with the emblem of the Duchy of Swabia, which was a powerful and influential region in medieval Germany. This symbolism was likely used to represent the strength and power of the duchy and its rulers.
