Denier - Henri V the Blonde

Issuer Luxembourg
Year 1247-1281
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Denier (1⁄240)
Currency Livre Tournois (963-1353)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.71 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness 0.8 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#5-1, Weiller#5, BV#5
Obverse description Horseman 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 lettering hΛИRI S
(Translation: Henri)
Reverse description Castle 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 lettering LVSE NBOR
(Translation: Luxembourg)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (1247-1281) - -
Numisquare ID 1853305650
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