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Denier In the name of Otto III; Brussels
| Silver | 0.99 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lower Lotharingia (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1000-1050 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (959-1190) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.99 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend shaping a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S
BRISII
A
Translation: Brussels.
Comment
A number of Imperial mints in Lower Lorraine (Lower Lotharingia) imitated the reverse design of the Cologne Denier of Otto (S / COLONI / A, see link below), inserting their own city name in place of COLONI.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Otto III, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 983 to 1002, and then again from 1002 until his death in 1050. This coin was likely minted during his second reign, and it's interesting to note that the coin's design and inscriptions reflect the political and cultural influences of the time. The coin's silver content and weight also provide valuable information about the economy and monetary systems of the Carolingian States during this period.
