© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier moneyer Otger ND
| Silver | 0.9 g | - |
| Location | Counties of Leuven and Brussels (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Otger (Iotgerus) |
| Count | Lambert II (1040-1054) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1040-1054 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#330364 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross pattée with alternating pellet and three interlaced rings in the angles, within beaded inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ IOTGERVS MPT
Translation: Otger
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Edward the Confessor, who was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England and ruled from 1042 to 1066. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign that featured a new design, including the use of a crowned bust of the king on the obverse (front) side, and a cross on the reverse (back) side. This design was a departure from the previous coins minted during the reign of King Canute, which featured a simpler design with a plain cross on both sides. The use of a crowned bust of the king on the coin was a symbol of the king's power and authority, and it marked a significant change in the design of English coins.
