Denier - Otto III (Pavia mint; CIVITAS GLOR) (983-1002) front Denier - Otto III (Pavia mint; CIVITAS GLOR) (983-1002) back
Denier - Otto III (Pavia mint; CIVITAS GLOR) (983-1002) photo
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Denier - Otto III Pavia mint; CIVITAS GLOR

 
Silver 1.40 g 17.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Italy (Carolingian States)
King
Otto III (996-1002)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
983-1002
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (781-1024)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.40 g
Diameter
17.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#346606
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Mint name, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CIVITAS GLOR
PA
PIA

Translation: Glorious city of Pavia.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known use of the phrase "CIVITAS GLOR" (glorious city) on a coin, which suggests that the city of Pavia was an important center of power and influence during the reign of Otto III.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (983-1002)  - - - - - -

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