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Denier - Otto IV, Otto V and others ND
| Silver | 0.67 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Otto IV (1266-1308) Otto V (1267-1298) Albert III (Albrecht III) (1267-1300) Otto VI (1280-1303) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1280-1285 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.67 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#422133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Four lily staffs arranged in a cross, with four points in the middle, and in the corners of the cross four helmets with the feathers pointing inwards.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political upheaval in the Margraviate of Brandenburg. The coin was issued by Otto IV, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg from 1280 to 1285, and his successor, Otto V, who ruled from 1285 to 1298. During this period, the Margraviate was facing challenges from neighboring territories and was struggling to maintain its independence. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the Margraviate continued to be minted, and this particular coin, the Denier, was an important part of the currency system of the time.
