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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Uto III and king Otto I ND
| Silver | 1.66 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Strasbourg (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Uto III (Udo III) (950-965) |
| King | Otto I the Great (Otto I) (936-962) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 950-962 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.66 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#401181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Otto facing left.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: OTTO REX PACIFICVS
Lettering (regular font): OTTO REX PACIFICVS
Translation: Otto, peaceful king.
Comment
See Engel & Lehr, plate XXV, 1.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of religious and political symbols. On one side, it bears the image of King Otto I, while on the other side, it features a cross and the name of the Bishop of Strasbourg, Uto III. This blending of secular and religious imagery reflects the complex relationship between the church and state during the Middle Ages.
