© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
Denier - Otto IV ND
1280 year| Silver | 0.64 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Otto IV (1266-1308) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1280 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#187218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two seated figures, tower at center.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Otto IV ND (1280) from Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts Otto IV, the ruler of the Margraviate, in a traditional medieval style, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a pagan deity, possibly a representation of the Germanic god Thor. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the region during the Middle Ages.
