Denier with S - Henry III Lyon mint

Emitent Arles, Kingdom of
Rok 1038-1058
Typ Standard circulation coin
Nominał 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Waluta Pound (933-1366)
Skład Silver
Waga 1.14 g
Średnica 17.9 mm
Grubość
Kształt Round (irregular)
Technika Hammered
Orientacja Variable alignment ↺
Rytownik(zy)
W obiegu do
Źródło(a) Dy féodales#2531, PA#5025, Boudeau#1127
Opis awersu Cross pattée within a beaded circle.
Pismo awersu Latin
Legenda awersu ✠ HEINRICVS
(Translation: Henry.)
Opis rewersu Large S.
Pismo rewersu Latin
Legenda rewersu ✠ LVCDVNVS
(Translation: Lyon.)
Krawędź
Mennica
Nakład ND (1038-1058) - -
ID Numisquare 6729028420
Dodatkowe informacje

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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