Denier with S - Henry III Lyon mint

Emissor Arles, Kingdom of
Ano 1038-1058
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Moeda Pound (933-1366)
Composição Silver
Peso 1.14 g
Diâmetro 17.9 mm
Espessura
Formato Round (irregular)
Técnica Hammered
Orientação Variable alignment ↺
Gravador(es)
Em circulação até
Referência(s) Dy féodales#2531, PA#5025, Boudeau#1127
Descrição do anverso Cross pattée within a beaded circle.
Escrita do anverso Latin
Legenda do anverso ✠ HEINRICVS
(Translation: Henry.)
Descrição do reverso Large S.
Escrita do reverso Latin
Legenda do reverso ✠ LVCDVNVS
(Translation: Lyon.)
Bordo
Casa da moeda
Tiragem ND (1038-1058) - -
ID Numisquare 6729028420
Informações adicionais

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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