© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier - Henri V the Blonde ND
| Silver | 0.47 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Count | Henry V the Blonde (1247-1281) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1247-1281 |
| Value | Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois (963-1353) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.47 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#93331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Small cross patted in the center, surrounded by the legend between two circles of pearls
Lettering: +h. COMES: LVCEB'
Translation: Henri, count of Luxembourg
Comment
Denier struck at the Luxembourg-city mint, probably dating from the end of the reign of Henri V.8 variants of legend and punctuation of the reverse are known.
A treasure buried about the year 1300 and discovered in 1876 in Saint-Vith during excavation work of a brewery, resulted in 1472 pieces, mainly of the deniers, of which 32 copies are of this type. Of these 32 specimens, 8 types of different legend could be identified (Weiller, p.296 and Numismatic finds ... pp. 439-451).
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henri V, who was known as "the Blonde" due to his distinctive blonde hair. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which featured a unique design and were made of high-quality silver. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it is now a rare and valuable collector's item due to its historical significance and the limited number of coins minted.
