© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
Denier - Otto II as emperor; Pavia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Italy (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Otto II (980-983) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 973-983 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (781-1024) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mint name, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ AVGVSTVS
PA
PIA
Translation:
... august.
Pavia.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Otto II (as emperor; Pavia) (973-983) from Kingdom of Italy (Carolingian States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a cross on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional Carolingian cross-fleury design. This change in design was likely a deliberate choice made by Otto II to distinguish his coins from those of his predecessors and to emphasize his own imperial status.
