© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Uton III et roi Otton I ND
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#374629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a grenetis, legend around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ OTTO REX PACIFICVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts King Uton III and King Otton I in a rare double-portrait design, surrounded by symbols of their royal power, such as scepters and orbs. The reverse side of the coin features a depiction of a cross, which represents the Christian faith, along with four birds perched on the arms of the cross, which are believed to symbolize the four evangelists. This blending of Christian and pre-Christian imagery is a common feature of medieval art and reflects the gradual transition from paganism to Christianity during this time period.
