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Denier - Otto III and Adelaide bust ND
| Silver | 1.22 g |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Otto III (983-1002) |
| Regent | Adelaide of Italy (983-995) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 983-995 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#109097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADELDEID OTTO
Translation: Otto and Adelaide.
Comment
The emperor's grandmother provided guardianship until Otto III came of age in 995.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two rulers on the same coin, with Otto III and Adelaide depicted together on the obverse. This is unusual for coins of that time period, as it was more common for coins to feature a single ruler or a religious image.
