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Denier - Otto ND
| Silver | 1.16 g | - |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Otto IV (1198-1209) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1198-1218 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Otto ND (1198-1218) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver weighing 1.16 g is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Otto IV, who was the first emperor to issue a silver denier that was widely accepted across Europe. This coin was an important step in the development of a standardized currency system in Europe and paved the way for the widespread use of silver coins in the Middle Ages.
