Denier - Otto III (Dortmund) ND (996-1002) front Denier - Otto III (Dortmund) ND (996-1002) back
Denier - Otto III (Dortmund) ND (996-1002) photo
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Denier - Otto III Dortmund ND

 
Silver 1.56 g -
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
Emperor
Otto III (983-1002)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
996-1002
Value
1 Denier (Pfennig)
Currency
Denier (843-1385)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.56 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#126927
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Stylized facing bust between two dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: THEROTMANNI

Translation: Dortmund.

Comment

Meyer 3.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Otto III (Dortmund) ND (996-1002) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver weighing 1.56 g is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Otto III, who was only 16 years old when he ascended to the throne. Despite his young age, Otto III was known for his intelligence and ambition, and he played a significant role in shaping the Holy Roman Empire during his reign.