Denier - Otto I (as emperor; Cologne) ND (962-973) front Denier - Otto I (as emperor; Cologne) ND (962-973) back
Denier - Otto I (as emperor; Cologne) ND (962-973) photo
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Denier - Otto I as emperor; Cologne ND

 
Silver 1.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
Emperor
Otto I the Great (Otto I) (962-973)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
962-973
Value
1 Denier (Pfennig)
Currency
Denier (843-1385)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.48 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#106886
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Central inscription with crossed letter S above and A below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S
COLONII
A

Translation: Cologne.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Otto I, also known as Otto the Great, who was the first Holy Roman Emperor and played a significant role in the unification of Germany.