© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
Denier - Otto II as king and emperor; Lucca
| Silver | 0.98 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Italy (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Otto II (980-983) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 980-983 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (781-1024) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#163213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Mint name in two lines, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LVCCA
OTTO PIVS RE
Translation:
Lucca.
Otto, pious king.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and classical imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts Otto II crowned and holding a scepter, while the reverse side shows a cross with four pelicans, symbolizing the four evangelists. This blending of religious and classical motifs reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the Carolingian Renaissance, a period of cultural and intellectual revival that took place during the reign of Otto II and his father, Otto I.
