کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Arles, Kingdom of |
|---|---|
| سال | 1038-1058 |
| نوع | Standard circulation coin |
| ارزش | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| واحد پول | Pound (933-1366) |
| ترکیب | Silver |
| وزن | 1.14 g |
| قطر | 17.9 mm |
| ضخامت | |
| شکل | Round (irregular) |
| تکنیک | Hammered |
| جهت | Variable alignment ↺ |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | Dy féodales#2531, PA#5025, Boudeau#1127 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Cross pattée within a beaded circle. |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای روی سکه |
✠ HEINRICVS (Translation: Henry.) |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Large S. |
| خط پشت سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه |
✠ LVCDVNVS (Translation: Lyon.) |
| لبه | |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
ND (1038-1058) - - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 6729028420 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
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