Denier - Henri V the Blonde

€80,753.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1247-1281
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDenier (1⁄240)
CurrencyLivre Tournois (963-1353)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.71 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#5-1, Weiller#5, BV#5
Obverse descriptionHorseman galloping to the left holding a sword with his right hand and covering himself with a shield with the Luxembourg lion on his left hand. The legend is written upside down and begins near the horse`s hind legs. The S, separated from the rest of the legend, lies near the head of the horse. The whole is surrounded by an outer ring of pearls.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringhΛИRI S
(Translation: Henri)
Reverse descriptionCastle topped by a crenellated donjon, surmounted by a watchman`s head on the right. To the left of the tower is a fleur-de-lis, on the right a small cross. The legend begins on the left side of the castle. Outer ring of pearls.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringLVSE NBOR
(Translation: Luxembourg)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1247-1281)  - -
Catalog ID1853305650
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