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1 Pfennig - Otto III
| Issuer | Ravensberg, County of |
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| Year | 1249-1306 |
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| Technique | Hammered |
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| Obverse description | Frontal bust of a crowned ruler, rendered in the flat, stylized manner characteristic of medieval German bracteate-influenced coinage. The figure wears a crown adorned with fleur-de-lis or trefoil elements, with heraldic devices — including what appears to be a lion passant — flanking the bust on either side. The lower portion of the field features a triangular or shield-like motif with cross-hatched decoration, possibly representing armorial bearings. The overall design is bold and schematic, with dotted border elements framing the composition. No legible legend is present on this face. |
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| Reverse description | Frontal facing bust of a bearded ruler or ecclesiastical figure, rendered in a highly stylized, flat medieval hammered technique. The figure is crowned and displays prominent facial features including a wide beard, with the face occupying the central field. A patriarchal or processional cross appears to the upper right of the bust, and the inscription OTTO is partially legible in the field, distributed around the effigy. The border is composed of a row of small pellets or beads forming a circular frame. The design is consistent with late 13th-century German feudal bracteate-style coinage. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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