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Denier - Otto III and Adelaide temple; EILART ND
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#350267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Temple in a circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EILART
Translation: 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 unique combination of motifs on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side bears the image of Emperor Otto III and his mother Adelaide, while the reverse side features a depiction of a temple, which is believed to represent the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. This combination of religious and political symbols reflects the close relationship between the Holy Roman Empire and the Church during this period.
