Crusader Silver coin Henry 111/ IV or V Kingdom of Italy 1039- 1125

The Silver Denier for Lucca was highly valued throughout Europe as a means of trades and exchanges. The Crusaders relied on Lucca’s coins to pay for the services they required e.g. equipment, food, ransoms, soldiers salaries, rights of passage, etc.in the holy Lands.

Obverse

Monogram H in center, surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: H IMPERATOR

Translation: Emperor Henry.

Reverse

Mint name, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LVCA + ENRICVS

Translation: Henry; Lucca

Issuer Kingdom of Italy (Carolingian Empire)

King Henry III (Heinrich III) (1039-1056)

Henry IV (1054-1087)

Henry V (1098-1125)

Type Standard circulation coin

Years 1039-1125

Value 1 Denier (1⁄240)

Currency Pound (781-1024)

Composition Silver

Weight 0.95 g

Diameter 14 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technique Hammered