© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Denier - Otto I / Otto II / Otto III Mainz ND
| Silver | 1.42 g | - |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Otto I the Great (Otto I) (962-973) Otto II (967-983) Otto III (983-1002) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 962-1002 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.42 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#145610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Stylized church with cross within, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MOGONCIA CIVIT
Translation: City of Mainz.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of three different Holy Roman Emperors: Otto I, Otto II, and Otto III. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during a time of significant political change and upheaval in the Holy Roman Empire.
