Denier - Otto II ND (1110-1125) front Denier - Otto II ND (1110-1125) back
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Denier - Otto II ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Olomouc (Moravia)
Duke
Otto II the Black (1107-1110, 1113-1125)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1110-1125
Value
1 Denier (Denár)
Currency
Denier (1054-1197)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
1197
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#130253
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Otto II ND (1110-1125) from Duchy of Olomouc (Moravia) made of Silver is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. While most coins of that time period depicted religious symbols or images of rulers, this coin features a stylized image of a lion, which was a symbol of the Duchy of Olomouc. This design choice was likely intended to highlight the duchy's independence and power.