© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier moneyer Otger ND
| Silver | 0.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Counties of Leuven and Brussels (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1050-1075 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#372216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée with ringlets in corners.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ N OTGER MT
Translation: Otger
Comment
This moneyer was known to be active in Brussels in the reign of Lambert II (link); this type is estimated to have been struck slightly later.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Counties of Leuven and Brussels were part of the Holy Roman Empire, and the use of silver coins like this denier was an important part of trade and commerce. The fact that it was minted by a moneyer named Otger suggests that it was produced by a private mint, rather than a royal or imperial mint. This coin is a small but fascinating piece of history that can teach us about the economic and political systems of medieval Europe.