Catalog
| Issuer | Arles, Kingdom of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1038-1058 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (933-1366) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.14 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Dy féodales#2531, PA#5025, Boudeau#1127 |
| Obverse description | Cross pattée within a beaded circle. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
✠ HEINRICVS (Translation: Henry.) |
| Reverse description | Large S. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
✠ LVCDVNVS (Translation: Lyon.) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (1038-1058) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 6729028420 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: This silver denier, minted at Lyon between 1038 and 1058, represents Henry III's authority as Holy Roman Emperor over the Kingdom of Arles. Henry III inherited this kingdom in 1038, consolidating imperial control over a crucial trans-Alpine region. Lyon, a key imperial mint, produced this coinage, underscoring the emperor's suzerainty via a standardized monetary system, even as local feudal powers gained influence. The 'S' likely refers to a specific design or legend variant characteristic of this issue.
Artistry: The denier’s design, characteristic of early medieval coinage, favors a robust, functional aesthetic. Engravers were