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Denier - Theoderic I with emperor Otto I or Otto II ND
| Silver | 1.3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Metz (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Theoderic I of Hamelant (965-984) |
| Emperor | Otto I the Great (Otto I) (962-973) Otto II (967-983) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 964-984 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (929-1505) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#354005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée within beaded inner circle, O T T O in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ IMPRT AVGS
O T T O
Unabridged legend: Otto Imperator Augustus
Translation: Otto, emperor august.
Comment
Otto could refer to either Otto I (962-973) or Otto II (973-983) as emperor.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features Theoderic I, who was the King of the Franks, and either Emperor Otto I or Otto II, who were both Holy Roman Emperors, on the same coin. This highlights the political alliance and unity between the Frankish kingdom and the Holy Roman Empire during that time period.
