Record ID: WILT-96F7D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Continental Medieval silver sterling imitation of an Edwardian long-cross penny, of Gauchier of Châtillon (c.1260-1329), Constable of France, Count of Porcien and holder of the fief of Florennes (by right of his wife Isabelle of Rumigny, whom he married in 1313, until she died in 1322); minted at Yves, 1313-1322, Mayhew type 239. An example in Copenhagen with M on reverse appears to be the closest parallel, see 239d. Measures 18mm, weighs 1.07g, die axis 9-10. The coin is probably plated, worn and bent with edge damage at one point. Obverse: Crowned bust facing +GΛLChSCO[…
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2012
Last updated: Monday 2nd April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.