Record ID: WILT-1FAF17
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver double petard of Charles the Bold of Burgundy dating 1467-1477. The coin has slight damage to a section of the edge. 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. Cf WREX-E20626
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breamore', grid reference and parish protected.