This study proposes a periodization of the monetary history of the central Middle Ages (10th-12th centuries), with a focus on the Kingdom of Italy and its silver denier coinage. Recent archae-ometric research allows a revised interpretation of the monetary reforms traditionally attrib-uted to the Ottonian period, as well as a more nuanced assessment of both growth patterns and phases of stagnation during the 11th century. In the 12th century, particularly in its second half, several processes reached maturity, revealing, from a monetary perspective, significant quali-tative and quantitative changes.
Chapter Title
The production and circulation of money. Rhythms and dynamics of growth (10th-12th centuries)
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Language
English
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-1076-8.24
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Publication Year
2026
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Book Title
In Search of the High Middle Ages. Change and Continuity in 11th–12th-century Italy
Editors
Alberto Cotza, Giuseppe Petralia
Peer Reviewed
Number of Pages
560
Publication Year
2026
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© 2026 Author(s)
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Publisher Name
Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-1076-8
ISBN Print
979-12-215-1075-1
eISBN (pdf)
979-12-215-1076-8
eISBN (xml)
979-12-215-1078-2
Series Title
Reti Medievali E-Book
Series ISSN
2704-6362
Series E-ISSN
2704-6079