Record ID: WILT-08F477
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible contemporary copy of a double patard of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (1467-77). It is apparently lead with a tin plating, rather than silver. Measures 26mm and weighs 2.07g. The coin is incomplete, bent and mutilated. Obverse: Shield with the arms of Burgundy +KA[ROLVS DEI GRA DVX BVRG CO] FLA Reverse: Cross fleuretty with a lis at the centre SIT [NOMEN DO]MIN[I BENEDI]CTVM (May the name of the Lord be blessed) Date: 1467-77 An agreement under Edward IV in 1469 confirmed the Low Countries coinage of Duke Charles as legal tender in England. In practice, only t…
Created on: Wednesday 14th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2015
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