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Denier - Otton Ier et empereur Otton Ier Zurich ND
973 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Swabia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Otto I (973-982) |
| Emperor | Otto I the Great (Otto I) (962-973) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 973 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#371923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross, degenerate legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OTTO IMPMAT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Otton Ier et empereur Otton Ier (Zurich) ND (973) from Duchy of Swabia (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts Emperor Otto I, while the reverse side features a representation of the pagan deity, Thor, holding a hammer. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the time period in which the coin was minted.
