Denier - Otto I (Trier) (936-962) front Denier - Otto I (Trier) (936-962) back
Denier - Otto I (Trier) (936-962) photo
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Denier - Otto I Trier

 
Silver 1.48 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of East Francia (Carolingian Empire)
King
Otto I the Great (Otto I) (936-962)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
936-962
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (840-962)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.48 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#350184
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Temple with legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TREVERIS

Translation: Trier.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Otto I (Trier) (936-962) from Kingdom of East Francia (Carolingian Empire) made of Silver weighing 1.48 g is that it was minted during the reign of Otto I, also known as Otto the Great, who was the King of East Francia from 936 to 962 and Holy Roman Emperor from 962 until his death in 973. He was a powerful ruler who expanded the Carolingian Empire and played a significant role in shaping the political and cultural landscape of Europe during the Middle Ages.