Denier - Otto I and Otto II (Milan) (967-983) front Denier - Otto I and Otto II (Milan) (967-983) back
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Denier - Otto I and Otto II Milan

 
Silver 1.35 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Italy (Carolingian States)
King
Otto I the Great (Otto I) (951-973) Otto II (980-983)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
967-983
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (781-1024)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.35 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#346701
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Mint name in two lines, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ME
DIO
OTTO PIVS RE

Translation:
Milan.
Otto, pious king.

Comment

Otto II is associated to the throne by his father in 967.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the effigy of both Otto I and Otto II on the obverse side, indicating that it was issued during a period of co-rule between the two monarchs. This is a unique feature, as most coins from this era typically featured only one ruler per coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (967-983)  - - - - - -

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