Crusaders coin. HEINRICH II silver denarius (1004-1024). Lucca

Crusaders coin. HEINRICH II silver denarius (1004-1024). Lucca

Obverse : + INPERATOR, concentric legend around H within inner border /

Reverse : ENRICVS , concentric legend around LVCA within inner border.

15 mm,

0,80 g.

Metcalf Crusades 10-15.

Very popular coin of the First Crusaders, and was used to partially fund the First Crusade. Many hoards of these coins have been found in the Holy Land.