Denier - Otto II ND (1184-1205) front Denier - Otto II ND (1184-1205) back
Denier - Otto II ND (1184-1205) photo
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Denier - Otto II ND

 
Silver 0.45 g -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States)
Margrave
Otto II (1184-1205)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1184-1205
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.45 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#106014
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Chuch with three towers within beaded circle, two dots above. Legend surrounding.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Otto II ND (1184-1205) from Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.45 g is that it was minted during the reign of Otto II, who was the second margrave of the Brandenburg Margraviate, a region in the northeastern part of Germany. The coin features an image of Otto II on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the Christian faith that was prevalent during that time. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also significant, as it reflected the wealth and prosperity of the region.