Denier with S - Henry III Lyon mint

Emitent Arles, Kingdom of
Rok 1038-1058
Typ Standard circulation coin
Hodnota 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Měna Pound (933-1366)
Složení Silver
Hmotnost 1.14 g
Průměr 17.9 mm
Tloušťka
Tvar Round (irregular)
Technika Hammered
Orientace Variable alignment ↺
Rytci
V oběhu do
Reference Dy féodales#2531, PA#5025, Boudeau#1127
Popis líce Cross pattée within a beaded circle.
Písmo líce Latin
Opis líce ✠ HEINRICVS
(Translation: Henry.)
Popis rubu Large S.
Písmo rubu Latin
Opis rubu ✠ LVCDVNVS
(Translation: Lyon.)
Hrana
Mincovna
Náklad ND (1038-1058) - -
ID Numisquare 6729028420
Další informace

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

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