Denier with S - Henry III Lyon mint

Emisor Arles, Kingdom of
Año 1038-1058
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Moneda Pound (933-1366)
Composición Silver
Peso 1.14 g
Diámetro 17.9 mm
Grosor
Forma Round (irregular)
Técnica Hammered
Orientación Variable alignment ↺
Grabador(es)
En circulación hasta
Referencia(s) Dy féodales#2531, PA#5025, Boudeau#1127
Descripción del anverso Cross pattée within a beaded circle.
Escritura del anverso Latin
Leyenda del anverso ✠ HEINRICVS
(Translation: Henry.)
Descripción del reverso Large S.
Escritura del reverso Latin
Leyenda del reverso ✠ LVCDVNVS
(Translation: Lyon.)
Canto
Casa de moneda
Tirada ND (1038-1058) - -
ID de Numisquare 6729028420
Información adicional

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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