Denier - Otto III (Andernach mint; eagle) ND (983-1002) front Denier - Otto III (Andernach mint; eagle) ND (983-1002) back
Denier - Otto III (Andernach mint; eagle) ND (983-1002) photo
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Denier - Otto III Andernach mint; eagle ND

 
Silver 1.08 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
Emperor
Otto III (983-1002)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
983-1002
Value
1 Denier (Pfennig)
Currency
Denier (843-1385)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.08 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#350187
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Eagle in a beaded circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + ANDERNKA

Translation: Andernach.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an eagle on the reverse side, which was a symbol of power and authority in the Holy Roman Empire during the reign of Otto III.