Record ID: WREX-E20626
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver double petard of Charles the Bold of Burgundy dating 1467-1477.The obverse has a squared shield of Burgundy with a rampant lion at the centre and the legend +KAROLVS DEI GRA DVX BVRG CO FLA translating to Charles, by the grace of God Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders.The reverse has ornate short cross fleury expanded in the centre to contain a fleur de lys and the legend +SIT NOmEN DOmINI BENEDICTVm, which translates to May the Name of the Lord be Blessed. Diameter: 25.95mm; weight: 2.8g
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abenbury', grid reference and parish protected.